Akarna Dhanura asana
Akarna Dhanura asana
The Shooting bow (Akarna Dhanura asana)
Translation:
The Sanskrit word karna means ear and the prefix "a" means
near to or towards. Dhanur means bow-shaped, curved or bent.
The "bow" here referred to is a bow as in "bow and arrow."
Literally we could translate this as the near-the-ear bow
posture but because of the obvious appearance of the posture
we'll call it the shooting bow posture.
Flexibility of hips and legs.
1. Sit on the floor with the legs together and extended straight out in front. Keep the back straight, shoulders level and head straight. Place the hands, palms down, flat on top of the thighs then inhale deeply. 2. Exhale and reach down and loop the forefinger of the right hand around the big toe of the right foot and grasp the left foot with the left hand.
3. Inhale and pull the right foot back placing the big toe next to the right ear. Straighten the back
as much s possible and hold the posture for the duration of the inhale breath.
4. Exhale and return to the seated position of step #1 then repeat the posture on the opposite side
While practicing this posture imagine yourself as an archer with the gaze focused on the target and the arrow firmly yet gracefully being pulled back in the bow. Hold the posture steady as an archer would hold the arrow aimed at its target. Return the foot to the floor gently. This simple technique will help cultivate a focused and unwavering attention.Reverse the hands and feet so that that the right hand pulls the left foot to the left ear and vice versa. The foot gets pulled under the outstretched arm.
Benefits of Akarna Dhanurasana
• Archer’s Yoga Pose opens your hips and shoulders.
• Helpful in joint pain.
• Archer’s Yoga Pose Improves your digestion and good for your abdominal.
• Gives strength to your arms, back, and hips.
• Boosts the focusing level of your mind.
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