Yoga Pose: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
by Kerrie Cason
Adho-Mukha = Face Downward
Svana = A Dog
Asana = Posture
Description:
Come onto your hands and knees; your wrists should be in line with your shoulders and your knees in line with your hips. Breathe in, and with your exhale, press into your palms as you tuck your toes and extend back with your heels. Your hips will draw up and back, thereby elongating the spine.
At first, keep a slight bend in the knees and then slowly straighten your legs. If you experience pain in your hamstrings or lower back, then Continue reading
