Inversion pose
November 2022
Inversion Asana
By Kamala Venkat
To strengthen your limbs and relieve tension, perform the Downward-Facing Dog Pose along with Kamala Venkat
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The Downward-Facing Pose
Method
Dog Pose also forms an inverted ‘V.’
1. Start this pose by sitting in Vajrasana. Then inhale deeply and, placing your palms on the mat, come to the Table Top Pose.
2. When you are balanced in this pose, slowly breathe out and lift your hips up by straightening your legs. Also, straighten your arms by placing your palms on the mat. Your legs and hands should
3. The gap between your hands and the gap between your legs should be equal and parallel. Your head should be facing down, and you should gaze at your navel. (Your head, along with your hands and legs, should be straight.)
4. Hold the Downward Dog Pose and take a few deep inhalations and exhalations.
5. Then slowly place your knees on the mat and come back to the Table Top Pose. Relax in Shvanasana. The word ‘adho’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘adhas,’ which means ‘down.’ ‘Mukha’ means ‘face,’ ‘shvana’ means ‘dog,’ and ‘asana’ means ‘posture.’ Adho-Muhka Shvanasana is an inversion asana, often practised as part of Surya Namaskar.
1. Start this pose by sitting in Vajrasana. Then inhale deeply and, placing your palms on the mat, come to the Table Top Pose.
2. When you are balanced in this pose, slowly breathe out and lift your hips up by straightening your legs. Also, straighten your arms by placing your palms on the mat. Your legs and hands should
Benefits
• Strengthens the muscles in your legs and arms
• Increases the flow of blood to your brain
• Relieves stress and anxiety
Contraindications
Any injury to your wrist, arms, legs, spine, or shoulder