Akarna Dhanurasana (The Shooting Bow Posture) For Belly Fat

Akarna Dhanurasana (The Shooting BowPosture) 

For Belly Fat

The Sanskrit word Karna means ear and the prefix "a" means near to or towards. Dhanur means bow-shaped,curved or bent. The "bow" and arrow".Literally we could translate this as the near-the-ear bow posture but because of the obvious appearance of the posture we'll call it the shooting bow posture.

Step-By-Step: 

Sit on the floor with the legs together and extended straight out in front.Keep the back straight,shoulders level and head straight.Place the hands,palms down,flat on top of the thighs then inhale deeply.

Exhale,and reach down and loop the fore finger of the right hand around the big toe of the right foot and grasp the left foot with the left hand.

Inhale, and pull the right foot back placing the big toe next to the right ear. Straighten the back as much as possible and hold the posture for the duration of the inhale breath.

Exhale, and return to the seated position of step-1 then repeat the posture on the opposite side. "Having caught the toes of the feet with both hands and carried them to the ears by drawing the body like a bow,it becomes Dhanurasana".

While practicing this posture imagine yourself as an archer with the gaze focused on the target and the arrow firmly yet gracefully being pulled back in the bow. Hold the posture steady as an archer would hold the arrow aimed at its target. Return the foot to the floor gently.This simple technique will help cultivate a focused and unwavering attention.


Benefits: 

This asana increase the digestion.

This asana strengthens the legs and muscles.

Stimulates the abdominal organs.

Regulates the menstrual cycle.

Improves the concentration and focus.

This posture cures gout and Sciatica also.

This asana strengthens feet,shoulders,thighs,buttocks and calves.Through this it gives a beautiful shape to your legs.

Not only your legs benefit,also your arms,shoulders and chest get stronger with practicing the shooting bow!

Your nerves are stimulated and refreshed

Last but not least. It opens your chest and gives your lungs room to expand and breathe.


Please Note:

If you have spinal injuries you should avoid this posture.

If your pregnant don't do this asana.

Beginners please do not practice this pose all alone.An expert's guide is the best way to do in the beginning stage.