Technique
- Begin lying down on the stomach, reach back and grasp the ankles. Inhale.
- Lifting legs, head and chest, arch the back into a bow. Retain breath, then exhale and lie flat.
- Repeat three or four times.
More advanced:
While in the Bow position, rock back and forth, then from side to side. Slowly release and exhale.
Benefits:
- Massages abdominal muscles and organs.
- Good for gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, upset stomach, sluggish liver.
- Reduces abdominal fat.
Warning:
Not for persons suffering from peptic ulcer, hernia, or cases of thyroid or endocrine gland disorders.
Yoga Asanas
Amila Sulabhasana |
Ardha Halasana |
Ardha Matsyendrdsana |
Ardha Padmasana |
Ardha pavanmuktasana |
Arohandsana |
Chakrasana |
Dhanurasana |
Gomukha-asana |
Halasana |
Hasta Parshvasana |
Hastapaddsana |
Katichalana |
Katishaktiasana |
Makarasana |
Mandukasana |
Matsyasana |
Mayurasana |
Naukasana |
Navasana |
Padahastasana |
Padmasana |
Pagachalana |
parivrtta trikonasana |
Parvat Trikonasana |
Parvatasana |
Paschimottasana |
pavan muktasana |
Sarvangasana |
Setubandh asana |
Shalabhasana |
Shashankasana |
Shavasana |
Shirshasana |
Siddhasana |
Sitting Position for yoga |
Skandha katiasana |
Sukhasana |
Supine Position for yoga |
Supta-vajrasana |
Surya namaskar |
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Trikonasana |
Uddyiana Bandha |
Uttan Tadasana |
Uttana padasana |
Utthit padmasana |
Vajrasana |
Viparitakarani mudra |
Vrikshasana |
Yoga Mudra |
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