Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana
Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana + Open Hip
Anahatasana
Adho Mukha Svanasana
AH-do MOO-kuh shvah-NAWS-ana
“adho” = down
“mukha” = face
“svan” = dog
“eka” = one
“pada” = foot or leg
Downward Facing Dog Pose
One-Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose
Anahatasana
Melting Heart Pose
Uttana Shishosana
Extended Puppy Pose
Heart of Pose
- Spinal Extension
- Mild Inversion
Notes
- Rejuvenating, whole body stretch
- See Anatomy of Movementfor more on spinal extension