Parsva Dhanurasana
Functional Ashtanga

Parsva Dhanurasana

Side Bow
Hip Extension

Parsva Dhanurasana (Side Bow Pose)

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

Key mobility requirements: hip extension, shoulder extension, knee flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip extension for Parsva Dhanurasana:

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

Other Movements in Parsva Dhanurasana

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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
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Parsva Dhanurasana
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