Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana
How to get into the pose:
Come to hands and knees, curl toes under, press hands down and lift hips up and back! The back is straight with the front ribs tucked in. The legs are straight with the heels reaching to the floor. The hands are open like starfish, keeping the forefinger and thumb pressing down on the floor/mat. The hips move up and back.
Benefits include:
stretches the shoulders, legs, spine and whole body; builds strength throughout the body, particularly the arms, legs, and feet; relieves |fatigue and rejuvenates the body; improves the immune system, digestion and blood flow to the sinuses, and calms the mind and lifts the spirits.
