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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2 Comments

  • Is this pose safe to do when you are pregnant?

    Comment by Ellen Jun 29, 10, 2:51 am

  • Hi Ellen, if you have not done this pose regularly before you got pregnant I wouldn’t recommend it, it is a very strong stretch on your abdomen. Besides that it all depends on the person and how far you are etc. So if you are not sure, don’t!

    Comment by Esther Jul 01, 10, 9:25 pm



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