Urdhva Mukha Svanasana – Upward-Facing Dog.pptx
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- 2. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana – Upward-Facing Dog Urdhva Mukha Svanasana – Upward-Facing Dog (urdhva – upward, mukha – face, svana – dog) Practice: 1. Lie down on stomach in Makrasana (crocodile) relaxation posture by placing back of palm over palm, throat resting over it, both feet one foot apart, heels facing each other. 2. From Makrasana, bring your legs together palms beside chest at your last rib cage, fingers spread out little pointing forward, elbows upward and closer to each other. 3. Inhale and gradually raise the chin, chest, abdomen, till your pelvic region. 4. Keep the arms, legs straight and tightened at the knees, balancing at your palms
- 3. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana – Upward-Facing Dog 6. Stay in this posture for around 10 to 30 seconds, by deep long breathing at your abdomen and chest region. 7. Return back to Makrasana again and relax completely. Benefits: 1. Strengthen respiratory system. 2. Tones lower back and reduce lower back pain gradually. 3. Activates thyroid gland and optimizes it is function.