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Dhanurasana (DAH-noo-RAH-sah-nah[1][needs IPA]; Sanskrit: धनुरासन; IAST: Dhanurāsana), Bow Pose, or sometimes Urdva Chakrasana (Upward Wheel Pose) is an asana.
== Etymology ==
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Dhanura (धनुर, Dhanura) meaning "bow", and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".
== Description ==
First the practitioner should lie prone and grasp the feet to lift the leg and chest to form a bow. Remain in this position for some time and then return to the previous position.
== Benefits ==
Benefits of Bow Pose (Dhanurāsana)
*Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles.
*Stimulates the reproductive organs.
*Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders.
*Tones the leg and arm muscles.
*Adds greater flexibility to the back.
*Good stress and fatigue buster.
*Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation.
*Helps people with renal (kidney) disorders.
*It provides relief from headache.
[[Category:Yoga]]
Dhanurasana (DAH-noo-RAH-sah-nah[1][needs IPA]; Sanskrit: धनुरासन; IAST: Dhanurāsana), Bow Pose, or sometimes Urdva Chakrasana (Upward Wheel Pose) is an asana.
== Etymology ==
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Dhanura (धनुर, Dhanura) meaning "bow", and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".
== Description ==
First the practitioner should lie prone and grasp the feet to lift the leg and chest to form a bow. Remain in this position for some time and then return to the previous position.
== Benefits ==
Benefits of Bow Pose (Dhanurāsana)
*Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles.
*Stimulates the reproductive organs.
*Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders.
*Tones the leg and arm muscles.
*Adds greater flexibility to the back.
*Good stress and fatigue buster.
*Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation.
*Helps people with renal (kidney) disorders.
*It provides relief from headache.
[[Category:Yoga]]
