Adho Mukha Svanasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 191

Intermediate 40 min

Adho Mukha Svanasana – Weekly Intermediate Class 191

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Downward Facing Dog Pose

Equipment

Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blocks, blanket.

Key Poses

Adho mukha svanasana.

Focus

This class features adho mukha svanasana. This key asana is the cornerstone of a wide variety of yoga sequences. It is an extremely versatile pose that adapts easily to active, restorative or therapeutic applications. This tutorial style class explores adho mukha svanasana from the perspective of fundamental technique and alignment. It also troubleshoots common problems that can be encountered when practicing the pose. It includes adaptations that will help make the pose more accessible to people with tight shoulders, stiff hamstrings or low energy levels. In addition to consolidating the basics of downward facing dog pose the class will also help you to gain a deeper understanding of this key yoga pose.

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