Pose of the Week: Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)


The benefits are:
*Decompresses spine
*Strengthens shoulders and arms
*Opens the shoulder girdle and trapezius muscles
*Helps bring fresh oxygen to the central nervous system
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)


Getting into the position:
*From child's pose, inhale to all fours or table top position
*Exhale tuck your toes, hips to the sky (Feet are hip width distance apart)
*Fingers spread wide like starfish
*Roll your shoulders and draw your scapulae down your spine
*Chest presses towards thighs
*Relax your neck and gaze towards the back
*Draw your belly button towards spine
Adapted from Corepower Yoga: Power Yoga Teacher Training Manual (2011)