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'''Viparita Prapada Dhanurasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''Inverted Tiptoe Bow Pose''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | '''Viparita Prapada Dhanurasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''Inverted Tiptoe Bow Pose''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | ||
The name of this pose comes from "viparita" meaning "inverted", "prapada" meaning "tips of toes", "dhanu" meaning "bow", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "viparita" meaning "inverted", "prapada" meaning "tips of toes", "dhanu" meaning "bow", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
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#Increases spinal flexibility | #Increases spinal flexibility | ||
#Stretches abdominals and the front of the thighs. | #Stretches abdominals and the front of the thighs. | ||
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== Cautions == | == Cautions == | ||
Revision as of 14:48, 15 December 2016
Viparita Prapada Dhanurasana is an Asana. It is translated as Inverted Tiptoe Bow Pose from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "viparita" meaning "inverted", "prapada" meaning "tips of toes", "dhanu" meaning "bow", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- It stimulates the internal organs
- Promotes balance
- Increases spinal flexibility
- Stretches abdominals and the front of the thighs.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have any spinal injuries or high blood pressure.
