Yogendraji in Dhanurvakrasana

Yogendraji in Dhanurvakrasana posture.
Dhanurvakrasana; The final position of the asana resembles a bow (dhanusha). Flexibility coupled with sturdiness is experienced with the performance of this asana physiologically. It also increases mental strength and assertiveness.

-Lie down on your stomach on a mat with your hands by the side. --Bend your knees and fold your legs towards the back.
-Grasp the ankles of your legs.Inhaling, raise your head upwards and simultaneously pull your legs upwards, arching the spine, keeping both the legs together.
-While retaining your breath, maintain the position for six seconds. -For releasing the posture, Exhale, lower the legs and head.
-Release the grasp on your ankles and return to the starting posture.

Dhanurvakrasana, puts great pressure on your abdominal area as your entire body is balancing on the naval area. Your entire spine is arched and it greatly enhances flexibility of your spine. It opens up your chest, neck and shoulders; improving blood circulation in the abdominal and reproductive organs. It provides relief in generalized muscular back pain; relief in ankylosing spondylitis, aids in controlling diabetes and realigns your back thereby improves your breathing processes.