Enjoy our latest article from Kreg Weiss offering methods, like energetic spirals in the arms, to increase the quality and integrity of Downward Facing Dog pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana). Downward Facing Dog pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) comes across as basic forward bending Yoga pose - simple in its application and benefits. However, many yoga participants draw most of their attention to lower half of the body in achieving flexibility in the posterior lines (hamstring and calf muscles). The lack of attention on the placement and alignment of the upper body often dilutes the integrity and initial function of the pose.

Like all Yoga postures, Downward Facing Dog pose is meant to nourish the spine (and the energy channels traveling along with it) with a qualitative forward bend. In terms of being qualitative, this means the spine should enjoy renewed space, balance, and mobility. This includes all portions from the sacrum to the cervical spine (neck). READ MORE

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