Health Benefits of Bow Pose

Health benefits of bow pose. Graphics: Thien Nhan

Benefits of Bow Pose

Increases Spinal Flexibility: This pose stretches and strengthens the entire spine, helping to improve posture.

Core Strengthening : Targets the abdominal muscles, helping to tone and strengthen the core.

Chest Opener : By expanding the chest, it improves lung capacity and breathing ability.

Back Pain Relief : Regular exercise can help relieve back pain and strengthen back muscles.

Stress Relief : Like many other yoga poses, bow pose can help relieve stress and anxiety.

Improves blood circulation : This pose stimulates blood circulation throughout the body, especially in the back and abdomen.

Thigh and hip flexor stretch : This exercise stretches the front of the thigh and hip flexor.

Strengthens the shoulders and chest : This pose works and strengthens the shoulder and chest muscles.

How to do bow pose

Step 1: Lie on your stomach with your arms stretched along your body.

Step 2: Slowly bend both knees. Reach back with both hands, pull your ankles while inhaling, lifting your chest off the ground. Face forward, relax your facial muscles.

Step 3: Maintain a stable posture, focusing on your breathing. Holding your ankles with both hands will pull your chest up, creating balance, your whole body will bend and stretch like a bow. Continue to breathe deeply while relaxing in this posture.

Step 4: Hold for 15-20 seconds, exhale, gently release your hands, bring your legs and chest to the ground, release your ankles and relax.

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