A great devotee of god,Dhruba used to practice, penance standing in this Asan.Hence this is called dhanurasan. Steps : Stand erect on a carpet or blanket.Keep both the ankles and knees together. Keep the backside of the head,back,buttocks and the heels in a vertical line. Bend the left leg at the knee,pull the foot of this leg towards the base of the thigh. Join the palms and come to the final position. Maintain this position as long as you possibley can.Breathe normally. Benefits : Person who practice Dhrubhasan do not remain lazy. This is a very important Asan for japa.(repetition of the holy name of god).
Stand erect on a carpet or blanket.Keep both the ankles and knees together.
