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Urdhva Dhanurasana

Wheel / Upward Bow Pose

Urdhva Dhanurasana

Anatomical & Alignment Focus

Focus: Total Spinal Extension & Shoulder Girdle Flexion

Benefits: Strengthens arms, wrists, legs, abdomen, and spine; opens heart.

Traditional Alignment Cues

  • 1Place hands flat beside ears, fingertips pointing to shoulders.
  • 2Press through feet and hands, lifting pelvis and chest to sky.
  • 3Straighten arms fully, relaxing neck and looking between hands.