| amana Dhanurasana is also known as Standing Bow | | | | As the arrow hits its target, this asana if done properly |
| Pulling Pose. It tries to inculcate a sense of balance in | | | | can achieve success. It has a formidable capacity of |
| you. As it develops your balance it also brings out your | | | | routing out many problems which bother us day in and |
| level for patience. Concentration increases and so | | | | out. It expands your rib cage making passage of air |
| does your persistence. This asana is highly | | | | through the diaphragm very easy. Your lungs expand |
| recommended for clearing cardiovascular problems. | | | | too which supports your respiratory mechanism. With |
| When your cardiovascular system functions better, | | | | every step, this asana has provided some immense |
| many of your heart related problems are cleared. The | | | | benefits which may not be achieved by having |
| blood vessels are stimulated causing fresh supply of | | | | allopathic medicines. |
| blood to each and every organ of your body. This | | | | If your kidney needs to be flushed out of toxins, this |
| helps them to function in a better manner. The | | | | asana is the best way to do it. Dandayamana |
| presence of plaque in arterial walls is very dangerous | | | | dhanurasana pose clears the toxins present in the |
| and can cause deadly diseases. This plaque is | | | | kidneys. Your bladder problem can be addressed by |
| removed from the walls by performing this asana | | | | this asana. The urinary tract is also clear because of |
| regularly. | | | | the removal of toxins. The digestive system is |
| With the bending and stretching, this yoga asana | | | | stimulated, relieving you from problems of digestion. A |
| seems to work wonders on your back and spine. If | | | | clear digestive system means, away from constipation, |
| you were suffering from back problems and have | | | | gas troubles and other problems related to digestion. It |
| been waiting for some relief, this is it. This asana is the | | | | rejuvenates your mind and helps you become an |
| miracle pill you have been looking for such a long time. | | | | active person. Lethargy seems to have lost its way |
| As most asanas of Bikram Yoga help you with your | | | | due to the stimulating asana. It removes excess fat |
| back problem, this asana does the same. The | | | | from all the required areas and gives you with a |
| stretching causes compression on your back making it | | | | sleeker look. |
| supple. The hip area also gets toned with firm buttocks | | | | Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all |
| and thigh muscles. Your legs and arms also go through | | | | precautions before following any of the asanas from |
| the stretch which elongates them for a sturdier look. | | | | this article and the site. To avoid any problems while |
| It opens up the diaphragm which helps in easy | | | | doing the asanas, it is advised that you consult a |
| breathing. Many of the respiratory problems can be | | | | doctor and a yoga instructor. The responsibility lies |
| improved by the asana. The shoulder joints are also | | | | solely with the reader and not with the site or the |
| opened up by performing this pose. The rigid shoulders | | | | writer. |
| are stimulated providing you with an agile and fit body. | | | | |