All exercisesYoga·Chest 
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
ChestLower BackQuads
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At a glance
- Equipment
- Yoga mat
- Suggested hold
- Hold 3–5 breaths
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Common mistakes
You pull with the arms instead of kicking the legs, which is what actually lifts you.
You let the knees splay wider than the hips as you rise.
You hold the breath because the belly is pressed into the floor.
What to focus on
Drive the feet back and up into the hands — the arms are just straps.
Keep the knees roughly hip-width so the lower back stays comfortable.
Take deliberate breaths into the back of the ribcage; the rocking they cause is part of the pose.
