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Dhanurasana
Functional Ashtanga

Dhanurasana

Bow
scapula-depression

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Prone backbend holding the ankles, opening the front body.

Key mobility focus: shoulder depression

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder depression for Dhanurasana:

  1. Shoulder Depression PAILS & RAILS

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
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Dhanurasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Dhanurasana
Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Dhanurasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Dhanurasana
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