Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog)

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

OORD-vah MOO-kah shvon-AHS-ahna

“urdhva” = raised or upward

“mukha” = face

“svana” = dog

Upward Facing Dog Pose

Heart of Pose

Backbend

See Also

• Asana Categories
• General Alignment Principles
• Alignment Cueing