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Yoga Basics: Downward Facing Dog

In Sanskrit this posture is called Ado Mukha Svanasana. Breaking it down, Ado means downward direction. Mukha is a face and Svana is the Sanskrit word for dog. Downward dog is seen throughout almost every yoga class, so let’s break it down so that you can practice this posture with the best possible alignment.

Yoga Basics: Downward Dog

Ado Mukha Svanasana

In Sanskrit this posture is called Ado Mukha Svanasana. Breaking it down, Ado means downward direction. Mukha is a face and Svana is the Sanskrit word for dog. Downward dog is seen throughout almost every yoga class, so let’s break it down so that you can practice this posture with the best possible alignment.

Yoga Academy International founder, Lauren Rudick takes your through this iconic basic yoga posture, downward Facing Dog!

Warrior 2 strengthens the legs, is therapeutic for sciatica and flat fee. It tones the arms and helps build focus. It helps open the hips and build flexibility in the groins and adductors.

Be careful in this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip or groin injuries. Remember, always consult with a doctor before taking on a new exercise regimen.

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Benefits of a supine twist:

Grounding.
Releases the back, sacrum and hips.
Therapeutic for anxiety.
Stimulates digestion.
Calming.
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No. It is not required that you know how to do a headstand in order to practice yoga or even come to one of our trainings. In fact 80% of our students can't do headstands before they show up to training... (Or at least they think they can't.)

With proper guidance, instruction and intelligent alignment almost everyone can learn to do this!

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