15/09/2026
Asana anytime…
Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog)
A foundational yoga pose that has benefits of an inversion without the safety concerns.
This is a transformative pose that stretches, strengthens, and lengthens the entire body. It energises arms and back muscles and stretches the legs and upper body. Down Dog stimulates the diaphragm, improving respiration.
How to: hands grounded, fingers spread, arms lengthened. Keep energy in the arms to maintain length. Hips are lifted skyward with the spine long. Lengthening the back of the legs, (knees may stay in some flexion if the hamstrings are tight). Aim to move your heels towards the floor, further lengthening the calves.
Bring the awareness to the breath throughout the pose.
For some people, this creates too much load on their arms and wrists. Options include “puppy pose” until strength and confidence improves in the arms.
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