Downward-Facing Dog with Toe Raises - Adho Mukha Svanasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Adho Mukha ?v?n?sana
STEPS :
- From downward-facing dog pose, the toes are lifted and the abdomen drawn in to support the spine.
- The gaze is between the feet or toward the navel.
- The pose is held for a cycle of six to 10 breaths.
Benefits
- Calms the brain
- It helps relieve stress and mild depression.
- Energizes the body.
- Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands.
- Strengthens the arms and legs.
- Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause.
- Relieves menstrual discomfort when done with the head supported.
- Helps prevent osteoporosis.
- Improves digestion.
- Relieves headache, insomnia, back pain, and fatigue.
- Therapeutic for high blood pressure, asthma, flat feet, sciatica, and sinusitis.
- Warms up the ankles and the toes.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.