Three Legged Downward-Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Eka P?da Adho Mukha ?v?n?sana
STEPS :
- Start off on all fours with knees under your hips and shoulders stacked directly over your wrists.
- Make sure your hands are shoulder-width apart and fingers spread.
- Press your palms into the mat and lift your hips up and back as you come into an upside-down V position. You’re now in Downward-Facing Dog.
- Step both feet together and on your next inhale, lift your right leg straight up and back, high in the air.
- Spread your toes, flex your right foot, push back through your heel.
- Internally rotate your right leg so that your kneecap and toes are squarely facing the mat.
- Keep your shoulders square and your standing leg strong. Imagine one long straight line from your wrists to your ankles.
- Align your ears with your arms and gaze between your legs or up towards your navel.
Benefits
- Tones and strengthens the standing leg.
- Improves flexibility.
- Strength building
- Energizing and rejuvenating the nervous system.
- Relief from stress, headaches, fatigue, poor digestion, and back pain.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.