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You will get these great benefits by doing Dhanurasana
Samira Vishwas | July 8, 2026 10:24 AM CST

Dhanurasana: Dhanur means bow. Dhanurasana is an easy yoga which makes your body in the shape of a bow, hence this asana is called Dhanurasana. This yoga is considered very beneficial for easy health. What is the right way to do it and what health benefits does it provide?

To do Dhanurasana, first lie down on your stomach. Now bend your knees and place them on your hips. Hold both the ankles tightly with your hands. Now, while taking a deep breath, keep in mind that you have to lift the chest and knees from the ground simultaneously. The entire weight of your body should be on the stomach. Keep your head and neck high and look ahead. Stay in this posture for 15 to 30 seconds. Now slowly exhale and bring your legs and chest back to the ground. Baba Ramdev says that those who have hernia and BP problems should not make it easy.

Improves digestion: Doing Dhanurasana strengthens the digestive system. It exerts deep pressure on the abdominal organs, which improves the functioning of the intestines, thereby providing relief from problems like constipation and bloating.

Strengthens the lungs: Regularly doing Dhanurasana strengthens the lungs. By doing this asana, the ability to breathe improves, which stretches the lungs, which opens the chest and improves respiratory problems.

Relief in back pain: Practice of Dhanurasana brings flexibility in the spine. If the spine has become stiff, then to cure it, you should do Dhanurasana daily. Apart from this, it also provides relief from back pain. If you have cervical problems then you must do this asana.


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