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Q.In which asana does the body take the shape of a bow, with the practitioner lying prone and holding the ankles while lifting the chest and thighs?
(a) Halasana
(b) Shalabhasana
(c) Dhanurasana
(d) Ushtrasana
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →The asana where the body takes the shape of a bow, lying prone and holding the ankles while lifting the chest and thighs, is Dhanurasana.
This question tests your knowledge of basic yoga postures by matching the Sanskrit name to the physical description. The key is to visualise each pose and see which one fits the "bow" shape — the body arched backward, arms acting like the bowstring, and the legs and torso lifted off the ground.
Let's break down each option to see why only one fits.
- Halasana — the plough pose. Here, the practitioner lies on the back and brings the legs over the head, touching the floor behind. The body is folded, not arched like a bow. No holding of ankles, and the chest and thighs are not lifted together.
- Shalabhasana — the locust pose. In this, you lie prone and lift the legs and chest, but the arms stay alongside the body or under the thighs. You do not hold the ankles. The shape is more of a straight line lift, not a curved bow. …
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