This class develops Dhanurāsana (Bow Pose) from its root in Śalabhāsana, emphasizing belly as the base, thigh lift before chest, and legs as brilliant as arms. Begin by rehearsing the entrance without catching the feet—hands lifted near the ankles, pulsing up and down to train the peak of the action. Then catch the feet and work the “old-fashioned scale”: chest and thighs rising in equal measure, legs internally rotated, adducted, and braced. Explore stance width—hip-width most efficient, but wider still demands neutral leg action. Props (pelvic support, wall block) offer leverage without sacrificing integrity. Exit cleanly to Up Dog, keeping the chest open. Finally, roll into Pārśva Dhanurāsana: stay belly-rooted, thighs and chest active, spine extended, and let the side-body rotation carry the bow across. The focus is not dramatic contortion but equilibrium, rhythm, and whole-body integration, turning a challenging posture into a repeatable, dynamic gesture