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Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose)
Key Highlights The highest backbend in yoga is Urdhva Dhanurasana, also known as Wheel Pose. This fully arched supine pose offers heart-opening energy, thyroid stimulation, full-body strength, and extensive anterior chain flexibility. It requires methodical preparation, boosts mood, and cultivates courage. Through gradual backbend sequencing, it is appropriate for intermediate practitioners. What is Urdhva Dhanurasana?…