20/07/2025
We’re moving into Standing Bow Pose—also known as Dancer’s Pose, or by its Sanskrit name, Dandayamana-Dhanurasana. It’s a powerful standing backbend that builds strength, balance, and deep focus.
A common tendency here is to drop the chest so it’s parallel to the ground—but if you’re looking to open and heal your lower spine, bring your awareness to lifting the chest before you kick.
As you prepare, keep your standing knee lifted—not locked, but active—with a subtle microbend to support the joint. Lengthen up through the crown and on your exhale, begin to open through the front body. On your next exhale, kick the foot into the hand. Let the opening rise from the waist.
You’re not just balancing—you’re creating a graceful arc in the spine. It should feel like a backbend, not just a stretch or a lean.
Stay with your breath, keep the heart lifted, and find that sweet spot between effort and ease.
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