Adho mukha svanasana or downward facing dog is a great asana for stretching the legs, the arms, the back and the overall body. It is also a strengthening asana and it helps improve balance in the whole body. It’s an inversion so it’s energising for the mind and the body.
*To release from this asana, you can either go into balasana on your knees, or you can inhale and bring your right leg forward into a lunge and then your left leg to follow, exhale in uttanasana and then return to Tadasana. Physical benefits: Stretches the legs especially the back of the thighs and the calves Improves balance in the body Elongates and stretches the spine Tones the arms Stretches the digestive organs Opens the chest Builds strength in the legs Mental benefits: Releases symptoms of stress and anxiety Energises the mind Contraindications: (consult this pose with your general medical practitioner if you have the following) High blood pressure Heart conditions Pregnancy Nausea or dizziness
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