Downward-Facing Dog with Toe Raises - Adho Mukha Svanasana
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 of Downward-Facing Dog with Toe Raises - Adho Mukha Svanasana
- 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.