Urdhva Dhanurasana

A deep backbend where the body arches upward from hands and feet, creating a wheel shape.

Alignment Cues

• 1.Place hands beside the ears, fingers pointing toward shoulders
• 2.Press into hands and feet to lift the body
• 3.Straighten the arms as much as possible
• 4.Keep the feet parallel and hip-width apart
• 5.Press the chest toward the wall behind you

Benefits

• +Opens the entire front body
• +Strengthens arms, legs, and spine
• +Increases energy
• +Stretches the chest and hip flexors