| What is Teardrop Bow Pose? |
| Teardrop bow pose, or padangustha dhanurasana in Sanskrit, is an advanced and amplified version of bow pose (dhanurasana). The hands grip the feet in a deep arch, improving spinal flexibility and awakening the mind. |
| Instructions |
| Begin lying on the belly in snake pose with the body weight supported on the forearms.Bend the right leg and bring the foot toward the buttocks. Inhale and grab the outside of the foot with the right hand. Rotate in the shoulder socket so that the elbow is pointing up. Do the same on the left side.Inhale and straighten the arms and legs, lifting the feet higher toward the sky.Breathe while holding the pose.Exhale and slowly release the feet one at a time. |
Anna Godfrey 