Sanskrit word karna means ear and akarana means close to the ear. Akarna Dhanurasana (Shooting Bow Posture) means a drawn bow and arrow-shaped posture.
When a bow-arrow runs, the back part of the arrow is dragged to the ear at that stage. The position of this perceson is called the Akarna Dhanurasana (Shooting Bow Posture).
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Akarna Dhanurasana Steps | Shooting Bow Posture
Spread both feet and sit down. Hold the thumb of the right foot with the left ear and move the foot to the left ear.
Hold the left toe thumb with the right hand, which is spread to the front.
The condition of the limbs should be changed to practice. (Try to practice by looking at the picture).
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Benefits of Akarna Dhanurasana
This posture proves to be very beneficial for men and women who have paralysis or air colic in the next part of the foot or fingers etc.
Akarna Dhanurasana precautions
Do not do this posture if there is any serious disease in the foot, hip and stomach.
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