Bow Pose
DHANURASANA

The previous Cobra series poses strengthen the lower, upper and middle back. Bow pose puts all three together for a spine compression.

• Relieves back pain
• Increases spinal strength and flexibility
• Improves functioning of the large and small intestines, liver, kidney and spleen
• Improves pigeon chest by opening rib cage, permitting maximum expansion of the lungs increasing oxygen intake
• Increases flexibility of the shoulder girdle

100% effort means 100% benefit.

• Improves digestion
• Helps relieve lumbago, rheumatism and arthritis of the spine
• Reduces symptoms of gout, herniated disc, sciatica, tennis elbow
• Helps relieve menstrual problems

360 degree backward bend against gravity.

• Strengthens the immune system and revitalizes the thyroid
• Improves flexibility of hip and shoulder joints
• Strengthens and firms abdomen, hips, legs, buttocks and arms