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Yog Deep With Gayathri Ramesh – DHANURASANA– Episode 20

Dhanurasana has been named after the shape the body takes while performing it – that of a bow. Dhanu means bow; Asana means posture or pose.

By Kautilya / July 28, 2019

In a spiritual practice, dhanurasana stimulates the manipura (solar plexus) chakra, also called the life source chakra, situated just above the navel. Stimulating this chakra increases the digestive fire and activates the flow of prana, or life energy. Manipura chakra also represents the core Self and is tied to the practitioner’s sense of identity and the ability to be confident and in control.

Benefits of Dhanurasana

  • Effective in weight loss. Improves digestion and appetite.
  • Helps to cure dyspepsia (obesity), rheumatism and gastrointestinal problems.
  • Cures constipation.
  • Improves blood circulation.
  • Gives flexibility to the back.
  • Strengthens back muscles.
  • Improve the function of liver, pancreas, small intestine and big intestine.
  • Act as a stress reliever.
  • Strengthens ankles, thighs, groins, chest, and abdominal organs.
  • Cure menstruation disorder.
  • Improve function of kidney and liver.
  • It improves posture.
  • Releases back pain.
  • Cures respiratory disorder like asthama.
  • Helpful is stimulating reproductive organs.
  • Improve function of the pancreas and it is beneficial in diabetes.

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