Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana / Upward- Facing Dog pose

Benefits:

  • Opens the heart, chest and lungs.
  • Stretches your upper back and the whole front of your body.
  • Strengthens your wrists, arms, shoulders, spine.
  • Can relieve sciatica, mild depression and fatigue.
  • Because it stretches the lungs and chest it can be very therapeutic for asthma.
  • Counteracts bad posture.

Click on Upward facing dog pose to find out how to do this pose step by step.

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Oct 09
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