[Yoga]

Dhanurasana

Lie prostrate on the ground. Touch the ground with your chin and clutch the ankles. See the picture below. Breathe. Be in that posture for five seconds.

Lift your chest above ground level.

Now your knees and ankles should be up. Breathe in and hold the breath for five seconds. Be in this posture for five seconds.

Practise the asana about three times.

When the asana reaches the complete stage your body will look like a bow.

Benefits of the asana

A good exercise for the joints in the body.

Improves flexibility in the neck, knees and the back.

Prevents the loss of flexibility caused due to ageing.

Pictures by Ruwan de Silva

Instructor: Roland Withanage (Dip in Yoga – India)