Wake up and Loosen up with ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA

Hi friends,

                      "You cannot always possible control what goes on OUTSIDE
                                But you can always control what goes on INSIDE".

Today we will continue our fitness session with "The DOG Pose".

                                  Health tip of the day: ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA

                                                           Adho Mukha Svanasana

Adho Mukha Svanasana is a downward facing dog pose. The name comes from the Sanskrit word Adhas meaning "Down" Mukha meaning "Face" and svana meaning "Dog".

How to do Adho Mukha Svanasana :

• On a flat surface come on to your fours. Form a table structure such that your back forms the table top and your hands and feet form its legs.
• Now exhaling push your hips up, straightening your knees and elbows. This pose forms an inverted V shape.
• Your hands should be shoulder width apart and your feet hip-width apart. 
• Now press your hands firmly into the ground.
• Look towards your navel.
• Stay in this dog pose for 20 to 30 seconds.
• Relax and get back to the table position.
• Repeat this pose for 5 to 10 minutes daily.

                                                       

Benefits of Adho Mukha Svanasana :

• Improves your lung capacity.
• Strengthens your spine and shoulder muscles.
• Regular practice calms the mind and relieves headache, insomnia and fatigue.
• Reinvigorates body and energizes you.
• Helps in treating menstrual problems.

Important Note :

If you suffer from Asthma, blood pressure, migraine please avoid practising this asana.

      "Your body is your temple. Keep it clean and healthy".

                See you in another session of 10 minutes fitness with yoga. Until then stay fit and happy.

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