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Description One of yoga's most recognized poses, adho mukha
shvanasana or downward facing dog is a foundation yoga pose that
lengthens and opens the back of the body and is used in sun
salutations.
How to:
Start in table pose with your hands below your shoulders and your knees below your hips; engage your core and inhale.
As you exhale, tuck your toes under, lift your knees off of the mat, and press your hips high. You can keep your knees gently bent or start to straighten the legs as you draw your thigh bones back.
Roll your shoulders away from your ears and engage your triceps; keep the fingers spread and the palms flat to the mat. Core is engaged, breath flows fluidly.
Gaze to the feet, knees, thighs, or belly button, relaxing the weight of your head.
After several deep breaths, bend your knees to come out of the pose.
Benefits Down dog energizes the entire body while stretching
the shoulders back, hamstrings and calves. Strengthens the upper and
lower body and can relieve symptoms of menopause, PMS, stress,
headaches, back pain, and even mild depression. Can help prevent
osteoporosis.
Contraindications Carpel tunnel syndrome. If you have high
blood pressure or a headache, you can rest your head on a block while
performing this yoga pose.
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