Downward Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana
This is an asana which is included in almost all vinyasa yoga classes. Its a great posture for reducing fatigue and anxiety. It's also great for strengthening the arms and shoulders, opening the shoulders, chest and backs of the legs, lengthening the spine and strenthening the core
To practice:
1. Start on all fours with knees hip distance apart and hands shoulder distance apart
2. Extend your arms out in front of you on the floor - elongating through the spine
3. Ground down with your hands, fingers spread wide, tuck your toes under and on your exhale, press your hips up towards the sky
4. Keep the roots of your thumbs and pointer fingers grounding down into the earth
5. As you lengthen through the legs, press you heels down towards the floor
6. Keeping your arms straight without locking your elbows, start to gently press your chest through towards your thighs
7. Stay here for 5 breaths
Enjoy!
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