standing bow
One-legged yoga balance
A standing bow is a forward bend performed while standing upright, used as a gesture of respect, greeting, or gratitude in many cultures—particularly in East Asia.
The depth of the bow often indicates the degree of formality or deference: a slight nod for casual acknowledgment, a deep bend at the waist for profound respect.
In yoga, standing bow refers to a balancing pose where one leg extends behind while the torso tips forward, arms reaching.
- archerOne who shoots arrows
- bow and arrowRanged weapon using tension
- pull backTo retreat or disengage
- poseDeliberate bodily arrangement
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
balance · stretch · pointe · reverence · curtsy · genuflect · salute · greeting · dancer · arabesque · posture · grace · poise · kneel · respect · tribute · ceremony · final bow
- yoga posesdownward dog, tree pose, child's pose, warrior pose, cobra pose
- bowslongbow, shortbow, recurve bow, compound bow, crossbow
- Bikram yogabreathing exercises, pranayama, half moon pose, eagle pose, triangle pose
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
standing bowprostration
Utter physical or mental depletion
lying flat · prone position · kneeling · reclining · sprawling
standing bowdismissive wave
Gesture rejecting someone's presence
turning one's back · snub · slight · cold shoulder · middle finger
standing bowcorpse pose
Supine yoga rest position
lying down · prone position · seated pose · reclining · sitting