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By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Hip dysplasia is a misalignment, or deformation, of the hip joint. It may be a congenital condition, or it may be acquired over time. A person may have hip dysplasia in both hips - bilateral dysplasia, or in one hip - unilateral dysplasia. The condition is very painful, as anyone who suffers from it will confirm the pain he or she experiences from Hip dysplasia. The hip joint takes the force of three times one's body weight. If a person weighs 160 pounds, the hip is handling 480 pounds of force and pressure. With this consideration, the need to be gentle with a painful hip joint becomes very clear.

If Suryabheda Pranayama or Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama is practiced for fifteen minutes before performing this (Parvatasana) asana, the lungs, the abdomen and the spine become strong and healthy

Tadasana is usually the starting position for all the standing poses. But it's useful to practice Tadasana as a pose in itself.

This asana resembles a strung bow. So it is called akarna Dhanurasana. There are two methods of practicing this asana.