Dhanurasana
Functional Ashtanga

Dhanurasana

Bow
Elbow Extension

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Prone backbend holding the ankles and lifting into a bow shape.

Key mobility focus: elbow extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target elbow extension for Dhanurasana:

  1. Elbow Extension Passive Stretch
  2. Elbow Extension PAILS & RAILS
  3. Elbow Extension PNF
  4. Elbow Extension Hovers
  5. Elbow Extension Lift Offs

Other Movements in Dhanurasana

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Ankle Dorsiflexion Ankle Dorsiflexion in Dhanurasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow 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
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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