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Adho Mukha Svanasana

अधोमुख श्वानासन / Downward-Facing Dog Pose

September 20, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The sanskrit name is derived from adhas (अधस्) meaning down, mukha (मुख) meaning face, śvāna (श्वान) meaning dog and āsana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits
  • Removes fatigue and rejuvenates energy in the body.
  • Reduces anxiety and stress as it increases blood flow to the brain.
  • Improves core flexibility.
  • Strengthens the ankles & tones the legs.
  • Improves the entire body posture.
Steps to perform the Asana: Adho Mukha Svanasana
  • Removes fatigue and rejuvenates energy in the body.
  • Reduces anxiety and stress as it increases blood flow to the brain.
  • Improves core flexibility.
  • Strengthens the ankles & tones the legs.
  • Improves the entire body posture.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Not releasing your heels down.
  • Rounding off the back.
  • Not maintaining the correct distance between hands and feet.
  • Scrunching your shoulders up closer to your ears.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of any injury or surgery.
  • Avoid if suffering from acute lumbar spondylitis.
  • Avoid during pregnancy.
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