{"id":503,"date":"2023-03-24T05:16:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T05:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=503"},"modified":"2024-08-31T07:29:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T07:29:36","slug":"akarna-dhanurasna-archer-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/akarna-dhanurasna-archer-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Akarna Dhanurasana (Archer pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The word Akarna is a Sanskrit word; in which\u00a0\u2018Karna\u2019\u00a0means \u2018ears\u2019,\u00a0\u2018Dhanura\u2019\u00a0stands for \u2018bow\u2019 and the \u2018Asana\u2019 represents \u2018to seat, posture or pose\u2019. It is an intermediate pose, which finds mention in the Classical Hatha Yoga texts. The pose enhances the complete flexibility of the body. You have to start with the pose from Dandasana. It is also quite popular as the Archer\u2019s pose. In this pose, the practitioner draws one foot towards the ear, and the other leg is stretched forward.<\/p>

How To Do It?<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 You can start by sitting with your legs stretched in front of you.
\u2981 Ensure to keep your head, back and shoulders straight.
\u2981 Breathe deeply and then put your palms on your thighs.
\u2981 Now, breathe out and gently slide your right hand towards your right foot. With your right hand grab your big toe of right foot, and pull it towards the face. Then, with your left hand try to reach the big toe of your left foot and grab it and hold it there.
\u2981 Breathe comfortably and pull back your right foot from your face to the right ear.
\u2981 Remain in this pose for a minute.
\u2981 After that, breathe out slowly and release your hands from the feet and get back to initial position.
\u2981 Repeat in the same manner, on the other side.

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Benefits of Akarna Dhanurasana (Archer Pose)<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 The regular practice of this asana, can improve and enhance the strength of the arms and legs.
\u2981 The shoulders and the elbows also get a thorough exercise,
\u2981 If you practice the asana regularly, you will be able to tone your abdomen. The internal organs also get stimulated, so you will be able to digest in a better manner.
\u2981 If you practice this asana on a regular basis, your hips and spine flexibility will improve.
\u2981 The asana also helps to improve the blood circulation.
\u2981 Moreover, it also enhances the efficiency of the heart.
\u2981 Your kidney and liver function also improves a lot.
\u2981 If you practice the asana on a regular basis, then you can improve your concentration as well.
\u2981 It also helps in stimulating the sacral chakra.<\/p>

Contraindications<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 Women should not do this asana during menstruation or pregnancy.
\u2981 If you have any injury in the hamstrings or shoulders, you must not do this asana.
\u2981 If you suffer from Hernia, you must not do this asana.
\u2981 If you recently had any surgery pertaining to the shoulders, spine, arms, or the hips, you must not do this asana.<\/p>

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