Upward-Facing Dog - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. ?rdhva Mukha ?v?n?sana

STEPS :

1.  From Table pose, slowly drop the hips forward toward the floor.
2. Press palms down into the floor, drop the shoulders down and back, press the chest forward and reach the crown of the head up towards the ceiling.
3.  Inhale and lift thighs and legs off of the floor by pressing the tops of the feet down and engaging mula bandha.
4. Breathe and hold for 1-3 breaths.
5. To release: bend the knees and lift the hips back up into table position

Benefits

• Strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists.
• Stretches the chest, lungs, shoulders, and abdomen.
• Firms the buttocks.
• Stimulates abdominal organs.
• Helps relieve mild depression, fatigue, and sciatica.
• Therapeutic for asthma.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.