Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
From hands and knees, tuck toes under and lift hips toward the ceiling, straightening legs and pressing heels toward the floor to form an inverted V shape.
How to do the Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
- From hands and knees.
- Tuck toes under and lift hips toward the ceiling.
- Straightening legs and pressing heels toward the floor to form an inverted V shape.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Hamstrings, Calves, Shoulders.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Lower Back Pain, Plantar Fasciitis.
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