Urdhva Mukha Svanasana | Upward Facing Dog

Updated: May 23, 2022

Etymology

Sanskrit Name: Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

English Translation: Upward Facing Dog Posture

Urdhva - Upward

Mukha - Facing

Svana - Dog

Asana - Posture

How to:

Begin in Chaturanga or a High Plank.
Straighten the arms, drop the hips and stretch the legs back pressing the tops of the feet down, while lifting the thighs up off the floor.
Drop the head back, looking at the nose.

Asana of the Ashtanga Primary Series

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