[Tutorial] How to do Dhanurasana (Bow Posture) ?

Question

This tutorial is on how to practice Dhanurasana - Bow Posture

Answer 1

1. Lie down on the prone with the hands above the head keeping straight alongside the head resting the palms on the ground, touching the chin on the floor, and legs together soles facing up. Keep the body from toes to head in a straight line. This is starting position of all asanas in prone position.
2. Fold the knees and hold the respective feet.
3. Inhale raise the head, chest and also thighs by tugging the hands and legs, so that the spine is arched backwards like a bow. Look up.
4. Release the arm position.
5. Return to starting position.

Practice of Dhanurasana  slims and activates the body. Recti muscles that flex the hip joints are toned up to be healthy. Abdominal fat is reduced.