“Yoga is, indeed, an excellent form of exercise that carries with it many immediate and long-term physical benefits from improved flexibility to stronger muscles and bones. However, yoga is not just about moving through the poses. Mindfulness plays an essential part in any dedicated yoga practice. If performed properly, yoga quiets the mind of all distracting thoughts from the outside world (chittavritti, meaning mind chatter), bringing you to a place of peace within. In turn, being mindful of your thoughts will allow you to be mindful of, and truly connected with, your body, thus completing the cycle of mental and physical health that will allow you to enjoy all the wonderful things that life has to offer.”
~ Mr Yoga.
ENGLISH NAME
Standing Upward Facing Intense Ankle Stretch Bow Pose
SANSKRIT NAME
Stiti Urdhva Mukgattana Kulpa Dhanurasana
PHONETIC PRONUNCIATION
(STI-ti OORD-vuh mu-ko-TAH-nuh KUL-puh duh-nur-AHS-uh-nuh)
SANSKRIT TO ENGLISH TRANSLATION
nindra = standing
urdhva= upward
mukha = face
ut = intense
tan= to stretch or extend
kulpha = ankle
dhanu = bow
ALSO KNOWN AS
Nindra Urdhva Mukgattana Kulpa Dhanurasana
MODIFICATION
1. hands to the soles of the feet
2. hands to the heels
POSE TYPE
standing, backbend, balance
DRISHTI POINT
Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
CHAKRAS ACTIVATED
root chakra (#1),
solar plexus chakra (#3),
heart chakra (#4),
throat chakra (#5),
third eye chakra (#6)
ABOUT MR. YOGA
New York Times best selling author & Guinness World Records title holder Daniel Lacerda (aka Mr. Yoga) is the worlds number one authority on yoga poses. This yoga pioneer has been featured in The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Men’s Health, and Self magazine to name a few.
Daniel’s students include TV celebrities and former Olympic athletes, along with everyday people. His personal goal is to get 1 billion people to practice yoga worldwide. Daniel continues to train others to become certified yoga teachers. All of the models selected to appear on this website are his students. The Mr. Yoga, Inc. office is located in Beverly Hills California.
ABOUT MR. YOGA
New York Times best selling author & Guinness World Records title holder Daniel Lacerda (aka Mr. Yoga) is the worlds number one authority on yoga poses. This yoga pioneer has been featured in The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Men’s Health, and Self magazine to name a few.
Daniel’s students include TV celebrities and former Olympic athletes, along with everyday people. His personal goal is to get 1 billion people to practice yoga worldwide. Daniel continues to train others to become certified yoga teachers. All of the models selected to appear on this website are his students. The Mr. Yoga, Inc. office is located in Beverly Hills California.
