Dhanurasana
Functional Ashtanga

Dhanurasana

Bow
Spine Extension

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Prone backbend holding the ankles, opening the front body.

Key mobility focus: spine extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine extension for Dhanurasana:

  1. Spine Extension Axials
  2. Spine Extension Hovers
  3. Spine Extension Lift Offs
  4. Spine Extension PAILS & RAILS
  5. Spine Extension Passive Range Hold
  6. Spine Extension Passive Stretch
  7. Spine Extension 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
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Dhanurasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Dhanurasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Dhanurasana
Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Dhanurasana
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