Upward Facing Dog
- Irina Sivkova
- Feb 21, 2018
- 1 min read
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Upward Facing Dog is a strengthening backbend that is commonly part of the Sun Salutations sequence.
Benefits
Lengthens spinal muscles and improves posture
Strengthens forearm and wrist muscles
Stretches abdomen, chest, and shoulder muscles
Strengthens back muscles and tones gluteal muscles
Opens lungs and breathing muscles to aid in deeper breathing
Contraindications
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or other wrist injury
Back injury
Pregnancy (check with your doctor)
Modifications
Place a block in between your thighs and squeeze and hold it there as you press up into this posture. This will contract your inner thigh muscles and relieve pressure in your lower back
You can also modify by taking Cobra pose if needed
Chakras
This posture stimulates the Heart Chakra (Anahata), and balances energy around trust, unconditional love, and forgiveness.
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