Adho Mukha Svanasana | Downward Facing Dog

Updated: May 23, 2022

Downward dog is one of the most common yoga poses, and is strengthening for the entire body.

Etymology

Sanskrit Name: Adho Mukha Svanasana

English Translation: Downward Facing Dog

Adho - Downward

Mukha - Facing

Svana - Dog

Asana - Posture

Drishti

Navel

How to:

Begin in tabletop on the hands and knees with the hands should distance and feet hip distance apart.
Straighten the legs, lifting the hips. Internally rotate the thighs and reach the thighs backward.
Press the palms firmly down, while drawing the shoulders away from the ears and externally rotating through the shoulders.
Release the head down and look toward the navel.

Asana of the Ashtanga Primary Series

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