Downward Facing Dog Wall I

Sanskrit Name:	Adho Mukha Svanasana
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Pregnancy Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Arm Balance, Balance, Forward Bend, Strengthen, Stretch, Inversion, Chest Opener, Hip Opener, Restorative, Standing, Animal
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Middle Back, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Anxiety, Sciatica, Leg Congestion, Stress, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Vata, Pitta

T1, 2, 3. Bring hands in toward wall. Take elbows up wall so hands are above head. Bring hands into triangle position with thumbs and index fingers touching. Press palms against wall. Let forehead rest on wall. Circle hips to mobilise lower back.

Removes stiffness from back.

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