What is Dhanurasana?
Dhanurasana (Dhanu + Asana = Bow Pose) is derived from the Sanskrit word Dhanusha which means bow and Asana means pose (Bow Pose). When we practice this asana, our body forms a bow shape during the practice. This asana straightens and stretches the vital organs of our body and the abdomen. Regular practice of this asana strengthens our back and helps make it flexible.
Know some important things before practicing Dhanurasana
Before doing Dhanurasana, we should keep some important things in mind. Let us know what things we should keep in mind:
Before doing Dhanurasana, our stomach should be empty. One should only do this pose after defecating. Eat food at least 5 to 6 hours before doing the asana. This gives enough time to digest the food in the stomach. Practice can easily obtain the energy required. According to experts, the best time to do this asana is in the morning. If for some reason we are not able to do this asana in the morning, then it should be done in the evening.
Method of doing Dhanurasana
- First of all, spread your mat on flat ground. Lie down on your stomach on your mat and keep both your legs together and keep your hands near your feet.
- Slowly bend both your knees and hold your ankles with your hands. Pull your breath inwards and lift your chest upwards and lift your thighs above the ground.
- Pull both your legs with your hands. In this position, we have to look ahead. Try to focus your attention on the movement of your breath.
- In this asana, one should stretch one’s body like a bow. In this position, the hands will work as the bowstring. Stay in this position as long as you can easily do it.
- Keep taking long and deep breaths. And after about 20 to 25 seconds, exhale and become normal.
Benefits of Dhanurasana
- This asana stretches the muscles of the lower part of our stomach and makes them strong.
- Doing this asana daily enhances the beauty of our face.
- Practicing this yoga asana daily also strengthens our backbone.
- Practicing this asana daily helps in curing impotence.
- Regular practice of this asana relieves stress and can also cure depression.
- This asana strengthens the muscles of the arms and thighs.
- This asana improves our respiratory system and provides relief from respiratory diseases like asthma.
- Dhanurasana is helpful in relieving back pain, waist pain, respiratory disorders, constipation, menstruation, anxiety, and fatigue.
Take these precautions while doing Dhanurasana
So keep these things in mind while doing this asana.
- Patients with high blood pressure should not do this asana.
- Along with appendicitis, if you are suffering from any other stomach-related problem, then do not do this asana or consult an expert.
- Avoid doing this asana during pregnancy.
