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The face down dog position of Adho Mukha Svanasana is a yoga classic. It's a complete position that links up many asanas. It refers to a dog stretching out with his front legs.
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The face down dog position of Adho Mukha Svanasana is a yoga classic. It's a complete position that links up many asanas. It refers to a dog stretching out with his front legs.
Adho means "down", Mukha "snout" and "Svana" the dog. It's a clever mix of opening up the back, stretching the hamstrings and deep work on relaxing the diaphragm, this asana has fantastic effects if it is practiced on a regular basis.
One of its fundamental principles is to induce both stretching and relaxation of the diaphragm, two movements which allow to find true relaxation.
With this position, you can enjoy the benefits of balancing positions (power and stability), bending forwards (relaxation and appeasement) and inverted positions, by regenerating cells and irrigating the brain.
Face down dog opens up the shoulders and reinforces to the top of the back, it's an excellent way to prepare for inverted positions. You stretch both your hamstrings and calves. Small tip: If you feel some stiffness in the legs: bend your knees in order to keep the length from the top of the skull to the tailbone.
Finally and most importantly, you deeply soothe your soul and grow your strength. Stretching the chest, diaphragm along with slow, deep breathing, slows the heart rate. Total release of the head, the trapezius and the skin of the forehead, calms the mind and relaxes.
relax and soothe the spirit.
stretches the body and especially the back
strengthens the arms, shoulders and relaxes the hamstrings.
6 Essential Yoga Poses For BeginnersTo start out, there's nothing like a few simple, accessible exercises that can be easily carried out at home.
