Parsva Dhanurasana
Functional Ashtanga

Parsva Dhanurasana

Side Bow
Spine Extension

Parsva Dhanurasana (Side Bow Pose)

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

Key mobility focus: spine extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine extension for Parsva Dhanurasana:

  1. Spine Extension Passive Stretch
  2. Spine Extension PAILS & RAILS
  3. Spine Extension PNF
  4. Spine Extension Axials
  5. Spine Extension Passive Range Hold
  6. Spine Extension Hovers
  7. Spine Extension Lift Offs

Other Movements in Parsva Dhanurasana

5 more
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
Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Parsva Dhanurasana
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