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Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose – How to do, Benefits, Contraindications

Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose  Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose – Steps, Benefits, Contraindications Adho means forward, Mukha means Face, Svana means Dog and Asana means Pose. This pose replicates a dog bending forward. Hence it is called as downward facing dog pose. It is an inversion pose. It is one of poses in Surya Namaskar. It should be included in daily part of yoga practice. It can be practiced by beginner too. How to do Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose ·          Warm up calves and arms properly before performing this pose. ·          Come onto fours and form a table position. Back will form top of table. Hands and feet will form legs of table. ·          Breathe out and lift hips up. Straighten knees and elbows. Form an inverted V-shape with body. ·          Hands should be shoulder width apart. Feet will be hip width apart and parallel to each other. Toes should point straight ahead. ·          Press