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Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana  Upward Facing Dog Pose Upward-facing dog pose is a back-bending yoga posture that strengthens the arms, shoulders and wrists, as well as increases flexibility in the back and neck. In this asana, the body lies belly down with the arms pressing into the ground and lifting the body with an arch in the back. This is an important pose in yoga for its ability to align the spine and stimulate the nervous system. Upward-facing dog pose is also referred to by its Sanskrit name,  urdhva  mukha svanasana . Upward-facing dog pose is often part of a  vinyasa . It is one of the most recognized yoga poses and is typically part of the sun salutation series in many types of yoga. It is similar to cobra pose, except that in the latter pose, the lower body remains pressed into the ground, while in the former, only the tops of the feet touch the floor. Benefits of  U pward Facing Dog: Consistent and determined practice of upward ...

Adho Mukha Svanasana Downward-Facing Dog There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self. Deservedly one of yoga's most widely recognized yoga poses, Downward-facing Dog offer the ultimate all-over, rejuvenating stretch. The name comes from the Sanskrit adho, meaning “down,” mukha, meaning “face,” svana, meaning “dog,” and asana, meaning “pose.” (AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-anna). The common English name for adho mukha svanasana is downward-facing dog pose, or simply downward dog or down dog. It is a foundational yoga asana that requires flexibility and upper body strength. In this asana, the body forms an inverted “V” with the feet and hands pressing into the ground and the hips pushing to the sky. Down dog is a mild inversion that calms the nervous system and helps relieve stress. During downward-dog, focus on the details of your inhale and exhale to hone your attention. As well as a range of physical bene...

Prasarita Padottanasana Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend  To be the one who keep breathing in the unknown is a brave and miraculous thing. Your ability to keep going each day is a sign of courage all on its own.  Prasarita Padottanasana (pra-sA-ri-tuh pA-dO-thAnA-suh-nuh) is an excellent example for inverted asanas. The inversion of the torso and contact of the head’s crown to earth helps relieving back shoulders and neck on a physical level, the mind on the emotional and physical one. Hence, it is a remedy for headaches, but also to pause for a while the rumination and overthinking that do not let us enjoy our present. > Remember goal here not the head touching the mat but to lengthening the spine and feel the gentle stretch in the back, glutes, hams & calves. > Always respect your body and where you are at in this current moment. With practice and consistency you will get where you need to be due time. >push buttocks toward the sky. ...