Bow Pose with Toe Hold

Pādāṅguṣṭha Dhanurāsana

Bow Pose with Toe Hold
CategoryBackbends TypeStretch LevelAdvanced Hold20 sec MusclesBack, Chest, Legs BreathingDeep chest breathing

A variation of: Bow Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterLying on your belly, take hold of your toes with your elbows pointing up, and draw your feet toward your head.
  2. HoldLift your chest and knees as your body forms a deep ring. Keep your breath free.
  3. ExitCarefully release your feet and lie down.

Benefits

A full ring — the deepest version of Bow Pose.

Cautions

  • Lower back problems
  • Shoulder joint injuries
  • Neck problems
  • Pregnancy

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Counterpose

Child's Pose Child's Pose Beginner

Where it appears

  • Deep Backbend 35 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription

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