Inversions

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

How to Do This Pose

  1. Start on hands and knees. Tuck toes and lift hips toward the ceiling.
  2. Straighten your legs as much as comfortable, heels reaching toward the floor.
  3. Press firmly through your hands, lengthen through the spine.
  4. Hold for 5-10 breaths, pedaling the feet gently.

Benefits

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Stretches hamstrings, calves, and spine

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Strengthens arms and shoulders

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Calms the nervous system

Best For

Full body stretchTransition between posesCalming the mind

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