If you do yoga you will come across this posture a lot, it is usually done a lot in routines, to flow from one movement to another, in surya namaskar or sun salutation.
In Sanskrit, adho means "down", mukha means "face" and svana means "dog". You will commonly hear downward facing dog, this name is because the posture is equal to that of a dog that fully stretches its body.
Has physical and mental benefits:
- Awakens the energy of the body.
- Strengthens the muscles of the arms, legs, back, hands, neck, abdomen and reproductive organs.
- Stretches shoulders, hamstrings, calves and hands.
- Lower levels of stress.
- Relieves the symptoms of menopause.
- Benefits digestion.
- Relieves headaches and insomnia.
- Therapeutic for high blood pressure, asthma, flat feet, sciatica, sinusitis.
Dare to try this asana, it has great benefits, try to do it constantly and little by little you will improve and don't forget to comment on your impressions :)
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