{"id":50,"date":"2018-10-05T05:37:46","date_gmt":"2018-10-05T05:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2026-09-26T17:12:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T17:12:57","slug":"purna-dhanurasana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/","title":{"rendered":"Purna Dhanurasana: 7 Powerful Benefits, Steps, and Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump to Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#Purna_Dhanurasana\" >Purna Dhanurasana<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#Purna_Dhanurasana_Meaning_%E2%80%93\" >Purna Dhanurasana Meaning &#8211;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#Important_to_know_before_you_practice_Purna_Dhanurasana\" >Important to know before you practice Purna Dhanurasana:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#Purna_Dhanurasana_Benefits\" >Purna Dhanurasana Benefits:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#Purna_Dhanurasana_Contraindications\" >Purna Dhanurasana Contraindications:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#Preparatory_Poses_for_Purna_Dhanurasana\" >Preparatory Poses for Purna Dhanurasana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#How_to_do_Purna_Dhanurasana_correctly\" >How to do Purna Dhanurasana correctly:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#Take_Your_Practice_Further\" >Take Your Practice Further<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#FAQS_Purna_Dhanurasana\" >FAQ&#8217;S Purna Dhanurasana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#How_long_should_I_hold_the_Full_Bow_posture\" >How long should I hold the Full Bow posture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#Do_I_need_to_warm_up_before_attempting_it\" >Do I need to warm up before attempting it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#Who_should_avoid_practicing_Full_Bow_Pose\" >Who should avoid practicing Full Bow Pose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/#What_is_the_difference_between_Dhanurasana_and_Purna_Dhanurasana\" >What is the difference between Dhanurasana and Purna Dhanurasana?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purna_Dhanurasana\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/\">Purna Dhanurasana<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Purna-Dhanurasana-Drishti-Yoga-School.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Purna-Dhanurasana-Drishti-Yoga-School.jpg\" alt=\"Purna Dhanurasana - Drishti Yoga School\" class=\"wp-image-51\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8561735022546704;width:503px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Purna-Dhanurasana-Drishti-Yoga-School.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Purna-Dhanurasana-Drishti-Yoga-School-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Purna-Dhanurasana-Drishti-Yoga-School-768x897.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Purna-Dhanurasana-Drishti-Yoga-School-17x20.jpg 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Full Bow Pose) = final and advanced posture of Dhanurasana (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/purna-dhanurasana\/\">Bow Pose<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Level: Advanced<br>\u2022 Type: Back-bend, Stretch, Strength<br>\u2022 Position: Prone<br>\u2022 Duration: 15-20 sec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purna Dhanurasana<\/strong> (Full Bow Pose = The final and advanced Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) &#8211; In this asana, your whole body seems to be in a shape like a fully stretched bow, a deep back-bend pose which opens your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/415573190_120204650458490219_2846755932143747658_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh\" class=\"wp-image-1162\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/415573190_120204650458490219_2846755932143747658_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/415573190_120204650458490219_2846755932143747658_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/415573190_120204650458490219_2846755932143747658_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/415573190_120204650458490219_2846755932143747658_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/415573190_120204650458490219_2846755932143747658_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/415573190_120204650458490219_2846755932143747658_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purna_Dhanurasana_Meaning_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>Purna Dhanurasana Meaning &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purna= Full, Dhanur = Bow, Asana= Posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/11191203_1588857971378366_391052652_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/11191203_1588857971378366_391052652_n.jpg\" alt=\"purna dhanurasana pic\" class=\"wp-image-53\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:640px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/11191203_1588857971378366_391052652_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/11191203_1588857971378366_391052652_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/11191203_1588857971378366_391052652_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/11191203_1588857971378366_391052652_n-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_to_know_before_you_practice_Purna_Dhanurasana\"><\/span>Important to know before you practice Purna Dhanurasana:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Be sure that your muscles and joints are warm enough.<br>\u2022 This asana should not be practiced in a full stomach.<br>\u2022 Avoid this asana if you have a weak back or weak joints.<br>\u2022 Don\u2019t strain or push your body beyond the limits.<br>\u2022 This asana is more beneficial when practiced before or after forward bending asanas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purna_Dhanurasana_Benefits\"><\/span>Purna Dhanurasana Benefits:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Improves flexibility of back, shoulders, and hips.<br>\u2022 Stretches and strengthens the muscles.<br>\u2022 Strengthens the heart.<br>\u2022 Improves digestion.<br>\u2022 Improves blood circulation.<br>\u2022 Removes the excess body fat.<br>\u2022 Massages the muscles &amp; abdominal organs.<br>\u2022 Removes tension, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-anxiety\/\">anxiety<\/a> &amp; relaxes the body.<br>\u2022 Rid of gastritis pain.<br>\u2022 Rid of menstrual pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purna_Dhanurasana_Contraindications\"><\/span><strong>Purna Dhanurasana Contraindications:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Hernia<br>\u2022 High blood pressure<br>\u2022 Colitis<br>\u2022 Heart problems<br>\u2022 Back injury<br>\u2022 Neck injury<br>\u2022 Any joint injury<br>\u2022 Recent abdominal surgery<br>\u2022 Pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparatory_Poses_for_Purna_Dhanurasana\"><\/span>Preparatory Poses for Purna Dhanurasana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Preparatory-Poses-for-Purna-Dhanurasana-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Preparatory Poses for Purna Dhanurasana\" class=\"wp-image-1797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Preparatory-Poses-for-Purna-Dhanurasana-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Preparatory-Poses-for-Purna-Dhanurasana-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Preparatory-Poses-for-Purna-Dhanurasana-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Preparatory-Poses-for-Purna-Dhanurasana.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before attempting Purna Dhanurasana, ensure your muscles and joints are good warm. Spend time building up through these foundational yoga  postures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose):<\/strong> Opens the upper chest and warms the lower back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ustrasana (Camel Pose):<\/strong> Prepares the quadriceps, hip flexors, and front torso.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dhanurasana (Standard Bow Pose):<\/strong> Establishes the basic leverage and lift needed in the backbody.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose arms):<\/strong> Opens the shoulder girdle and latissimus dorsi.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-do-purna-dhanurasana-infographic-975x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-do-purna-dhanurasana-infographic-975x1024.png 975w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-do-purna-dhanurasana-infographic-286x300.png 286w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-do-purna-dhanurasana-infographic-768x806.png 768w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-do-purna-dhanurasana-infographic.png 1224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_do_Purna_Dhanurasana_correctly\"><\/span>How to do Purna Dhanurasana correctly:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.) Lay down on your belly, with the forearms on the mat in front of you. Gently inhale and exhale.<br>2.) Exhale &#8211; Bend your legs at the knees as much as you can and try to touch your butt with your heels.<br>3.) Slightly lift your upper body and grab your big toes.<br>4.) Deep inhale and lift your upper body as well as your thighs and look up towards the ceiling.<br>5.) Pull your elbows as much as you can towards your face.<br>6.) Press your pubic bone into the<a href=\"https:\/\/liforme.com\/collections\/yoga-mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> mat<\/a>.<br>7.) Be sure that your knees are in one line with your hips.<br>8.) Inhale and exhale deeply and try to do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/10-benefits-of-pranayama\">pranayama<\/a> breathing into the rear part of your upper back.<br>9.) Stay in this position for at least 15-20 sec.<br>10.) Deep exhale and slowly release the posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What am I missing here? Let me know in the comments and I\u2019ll add it in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Your_Practice_Further\"><\/span><strong>Take Your Practice Further<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to deepen your yoga journey and master advanced postures like Purna Dhanurasana\/ Full Bow Pose? Join our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-rishikesh.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-rishikesh.php\"> <strong>200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh<\/strong><\/a> at Drishti Yoga School. Gain hands-on the guidance from our certified expert teachers, refine your alignment, and transform your practice in the birthplace of yoga. <strong>Enroll today and get 10% off!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQS_Purna_Dhanurasana\"><\/span>FAQ&#8217;S Purna Dhanurasana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788797969206\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_hold_the_Full_Bow_posture\"><\/span>How long should I hold the Full Bow posture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Hold the pose for <strong>15\u201320 seconds<\/strong> while taking deep, steady breaths directed into your upper back. Never force or strain your body.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788798007060\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_warm_up_before_attempting_it\"><\/span>Do I need to warm up before attempting it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Always practice on an empty stomach with thoroughly warmed-up  your muscles and joints. Pair it with forward-bending poses to balance your spine.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788798048792\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_avoid_practicing_Full_Bow_Pose\"><\/span>Who should avoid practicing Full Bow Pose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Avoid this pose if you are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart issues, a hernia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788798094875\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_Dhanurasana_and_Purna_Dhanurasana\"><\/span>What is the difference between Dhanurasana and Purna Dhanurasana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Dhanurasana is the traditional Bow Pose, while Purna Dhanurasana is a deeper variation that requires 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