Benefits of Adho Mukha Svanasana ( Downward-Facing Dog Pose )

1.From equestrian pose, bring the left foot back and place it beside the rightfoot as you exhale.

.2At the same time, straighten your arms and legs and pushyour butt up towards the ceiling.

3.Lower your head between your arms, so thatyour ears are aligned with your inner arm.

4.Press the heels of your feet to thefloor.

5.Take some time to breathe deeply and let yourself feel the stretch in yourcalves, thighs, shoulders, and arms.Again,

6.it is important not to force yourself into position, so as to avoidinjury.

7.Get your body as close as it can comfortably get into downward-facingdog, and no closer.

Benefits:

• Downward-facing dog stretches the legs, arms, shoulders, andspine, strengthening the muscles there.
• By pressing the heels to the ground, youstretch the calf muscles, which can benefit conditions such as tendinitis of thefoot.
• It improves digestion and the immune system and stimulates circulation.
• The downward position of the head increases blood flow to the sinuses.
• It alsoenergizes the body and mind and helps reduce stress