Dhanurasana
Functional Ashtanga

Dhanurasana

Bow
Knee Flexion

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Prone backbend holding the ankles, opening the front body.

Key mobility focus: knee flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target knee flexion for Dhanurasana:

  1. Knee Flexion Hovers
  2. Knee Flexion Lift Offs
  3. Knee Flexion PAILS & RAILS
  4. Knee Flexion Passive Range Hold
  5. Knee Flexion PNF

Other Movements in Dhanurasana

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Ankle Dorsiflexion Ankle Dorsiflexion in Dhanurasana
Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Dhanurasana
forearm-pronation forearm-pronation in Dhanurasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Dhanurasana
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Dhanurasana
Hip Internal Rotation Hip Internal Rotation in Dhanurasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Dhanurasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Dhanurasana
Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Dhanurasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Dhanurasana
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