Parsva Dhanurasana
Functional Ashtanga

Parsva Dhanurasana

Side Bow
Shoulder Retraction

Parsva Dhanurasana (Side Bow Pose)

Bow pose rolling to each side, massaging the abdominal organs.

Key mobility focus: shoulder retraction

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder retraction for Parsva Dhanurasana:

  1. Shoulder Retraction PAILS & RAILS
  2. Shoulder Retraction Passive Range Hold

Other Movements in Parsva Dhanurasana

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Hip Extension Hip Extension in Parsva Dhanurasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Parsva Dhanurasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Parsva Dhanurasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Parsva Dhanurasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Parsva Dhanurasana
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