Upward Facing Dog

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

Pronounce: OORD-vah moo-khah SHVAH-NAH-sah-nah

Instructions

Lie on your stomach. Separate your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands next to your lower ribs and spread your fingers. Rest your forehead on the floor. Push into your hands and lift your head, torso and legs from the floor with an inhale. Roll your shoulders down your back and gaze forward. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Lower with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Bring feet hip-width apart Bend elbows slightly Draw shoulders away from ears Gaze forward Lift thighs from floor Face elbow creases forward
Exercise Name: Upward Facing Dog Instruction: Lie on your stomach. Separate your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands next to your lower ribs and spread your fingers. Rest your forehead on the floor. Push into your hands and lift your head, torso and legs from the floor with an inhale. Roll your shoulders down your back and gaze forward. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Lower with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Bring feet hip-width apart Bend elbows slightly Draw shoulders away from ears Gaze forward Lift thighs from floor Face elbow creases forward Primary Body Parts: Forearms, Triceps, Spine, Wrists Secondary Body Parts: Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Shoulders Equipments: Categories: Back bends