DHANURASANA (Bow Pose)
This asana is an excellent pose to help balance Pitta dosha by reducing heat and stimulating the digestive system.
Steps:
- Lie on your stomach on a yoga mat with your legs hip-width apart and your arms by your sides, palms facing up.
- Rest your chin on the mat and relax your whole body.
- Bend your knees and bring your heels as close as you can to your buttocks.
- Reach your arms back and grasp your ankles. If you can’t reach your ankles, use a strap around your ankles to help you.
- As you inhale, lift your heels away from your buttocks and simultaneously lift your thighs away from the mat. This action will lift your chest and upper body off the mat.
- Keep your head in a neutral position or gently lift it and gaze forward.
- Hold the pose for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply and evenly.
- To release the pose, exhale and gently lower your legs, chest, and head back to the mat.
- Repeat the pose 2-3 times, with a few breaths of rest in between each repetition.
- After completing the pose, lie flat on your stomach for a few moments, breathing deeply and allowing your body to relax.