Akarna Dhanurasana - The Shooting Bow - Yogarasa - Essence of Yoga...
Posture: Akarna-dhanura-asana
The Shooting-bow Pose
Pronunciation: ah-car-nah da-noor ah-sa-na
Difficulty: Requires flexibility of hips and legs.
About "Akarna Dhanurasana"
"Akarna Dhanurasana" This asana is commonly known as the shooting bow act. When you are in Akarna Dhanurasana, you should pull the toes (on the other hand) up to the ears, as if pulling the string of a bow as he prepares to hit the target with the arrow.
In Sanskrit "Akarshan" means to attract and "Dhanus" means bow. The Sanskrit word karna means ear and the prefix "a" means near or towards. Dhanur means bow-shaped, curved or bent. The "bow" that is mentioned is a bow like "bow and arrow".
Literally it can be translated as the bow pose near the ear, as we would call it the shooting bow pose because of the apparent nature of this pose. The principle motivation behind the asana is to draw the foot closer to the ear so that the toxophilite can be taken in.
The uses of this asana are ideal for the person who really wants to experience hatha yoga, defying a popular belief that yoga is the practice of relaxation and letting go. On the contrary, it is an exercise of endurance and extreme strength.
Instructions:-
“By holding the toes of the feet with both hands, pulling the body like a bow and bringing it to the ears, it becomes the Dhanura-asana posture.”
Notes: When practicing this pose imagine yourself as an archer centered on the target and the arrow being pulled firmly yet back into the bow. Keep the posture steady as an archer holds the arrow towards his target. Slowly return the foot to the floor. This repetition of the left and right chakras has the major advantage of imprinting the imprint of will and power in the subtle body. It lightens the more physical body. This simple technique will help develop a focused and unwavering focus.
Variations: Reverse your arms and legs so that the right hand draws the left foot toward the left ear and vice versa. The leg is stretched under its outstretched arm.
Effects and benefits of Akarna Dhanurasana:-
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