Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel / Upward Bow Pose) — Overview — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers
About this Asana Digest
Poses
Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow / Wheel Pose), and related poses such as Drop Back and Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana (Upward Facing Two Foot Staff Pose)
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Asana Digests focus in on teaching specific poses. Please be aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Backbending
Urdhva Dhanurasana
OORD-vah don-your-AHS-anna
“urdhva” = upward
“dhanura” = bow
Upward Bow Pose
Also known as: Wheel
Some call this pose Chakrasana (Wheel Pose). Other sources who use the name Chakrasana for an advanced vinyasa (see Ashtanga Yoga 1999 p 120 for the vinyasa).
Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana
Upward Facing Two Foot Staff Pose
Heart of the Pose
Backbend
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