Dhanurasana Yoga Asana:

Dhanurasana Dhanurasana is a backbend that deeply opens the chest and the front of the body. The name comes from the Sanskrit dhanu, meaning "bow", and asana, meaning "pose".

Dhanurasana Yoga Asana Steps:

• Lie on your stomach with your feet apart, in line with your hips, and your arms by the side of your body.
• Fold your knees, take your hands backward, and hold your ankles.
• Breathe in, lift your chest off the ground, and pull your legs up and towards the back.
• Look straight ahead with a smile on your face.
• Keep the pose stable while paying attention to your breath. Your body is now curved and as taut as a bow.
• Continue to take long, deep breaths as you relax in this pose, but bend only as far as your body permits you to. Do not overdo the stretch.
• After 15 to 20 seconds, as you exhale, gently bring your legs and chest to the ground. Release the ankles and relax.