Adho mukha svanasana

in downdog •  6 years ago 

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Adho mukha śvānāsana, adho mukha shvanasana, downward-facing dog pose, downward dog, or down dog is one of the asanas in the traditional Sun Salutation sequence.

Strengthens: Legs, Arms
Stretches: Hands, Hamstrings, Calves, Shoulders and Arches of the feet
Preparatory Asanas: Uttanasana, Phalakasana
Follow-up poses: Uttanasana, Sirsasana
Asana type: Forward bend

Pronunciation: (Ah-doh MOO-kuh shvan-AHS-uh-nuh)

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