Energize yourself with backbends!
Upward Bow (Wheel) Pose aka Urdhva Dhanurasana
~Backbends are energizing.
~This pose stretches and opens the chest.
~Strengthens the arms and wrists, legs, glutes, abs, and spine.
~Increases elasticity and flexibility of the spine.
~Stretches the hip flexors.
**Contraindications and Cautions:
Back injury
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Headache
Heart problems
High or low blood pressure
**Practice yoga with a qualified yoga instructor and consult your doctor before trying this pose.
~Namaste~
-Danielle
Photo taken at The Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Palz, New York.
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