Benefits of bow pose
Increases spine flexibility: This pose stretches and strengthens the entire spine, helping to improve posture.
Strengthens the core : Targets the abdominal muscles, helping to tone and strengthen the core.
Opens the chest : By expanding the chest, it improves lung capacity and respiratory capacity.
Reduces back pain : Regular exercise can help reduce back pain and strengthen back muscles.
Reduces stress : Like many other yoga poses, bow pose can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Improves blood circulation : This pose stimulates blood circulation throughout the body, especially in the back and abdomen.
Thigh and hip flexor stretching exercise : This exercise helps stretch the front of the thigh and hip flexors.
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, arms stretched along the body.
Step 2: Slowly bend both knees. Bring your hands back, pull your ankles and inhale at the same time, lifting your chest off the ground. Face forward, relax your facial muscles.
Step 3: Maintain a stable posture, pay attention to your breathing. Holding the ankles with both hands will pull the chest up, creating balance, the whole body will bend and stretch like a bow. Continue to breathe deeply while relaxing into this pose.
Step 4: Hold like that for 15-20 seconds, exhale, gently release your arms, bring your legs and chest to the ground, release your ankles and relax.
