ADHOMUKHASVANASANA

The word “Adho Mukha Svanasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Adho” meaning “downward”; “Mukha” meaning “facing”; “Svana” meaning “dog” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

• Sit in vajrasana.
• Come up on your knees and palms, your palms shoulder width apart and knees hip width apart.
• Take a deep breath, exhaling lift your hips up.
• Keep your knees and elbows straight, toes pointing wall infront.
• Look towards your navel.
• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).
• Now slowly come on your knees and palms and relax in shashankasana.

BENEFITS:

• It helps in rejuvenating and energizing the body.
• It helps in increasing the lung capacity.
• It helps in stretching the spine.
• It helps in strengthening the shoulders, arms, legs and feet.
• It helps in increasing the circulation to brain. 

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

• High blood pressure, Carpel tunnel syndrome, Shoulder injury, Weak eye capillaries, Diarrhoea

DISCLAIMER:- PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT.