Adho mukha shvanasana yoga benefits, precautions and variations | downward facing dog pose

Variations or Sequences of Adho Mukha Shvanasana
1. Adho Mukha Shvanasana
2. Eka Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
3. Eka Hasta Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
4. Eka Hasta Eka Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
5. Parshva Eka Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
6. Parivritta Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
7. Pada Ardha Gomukhasana in Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
8. Ardha Padmasana in Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
9. Pada Garudasana in Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
10. Prasarita Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
11. Prapada Prasarita Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
12. Hasta Janu Eka Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
13. Hasta Kulpa Eka Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana.
14. Vishama Pada Parivritta Adho Mukha Shvanasana.

 Sanskrit to English
1. Adho = Downward
2. Mukha = Face
3. Svanasana = Dog Pose
4. Prasarita = Legs Spread
5. Prapada = Tip Toe        
6. Eka = one
7. Pada = Leg
8. Hasta = Hands
9. Gomukha = cow face
10. Parivritta = Revolved
11. Parshva = Side
12. Ardha = Half
13. Janu = Knee
14. Kulpa = Ankle
15. Vishama = Uneven
16. Garuda = eagle
17. Padma = Lotus

 Benefits of Adho Mukha Shvanasana
1. Shoulders, chest, abdomen, hips, back, legs, Ankles and thigh strength and flexibility.
2. Increases blood flow to your brain.
3. Reduces abdominal fat.
4. Strengthens your bones.
5. Reduces stress, anxiety and depression and makes you happy.
6. It will increase your focus and energy.
7. This asana is benefit for those who work sitting or standing.
8. It is front bending asana and its alternate asana back bending asana gives complete results.

  Precautions
1. Avoid this asana if you have pain, injury or surgery in shoulders, chest, abdomen, hips, back, legs, Ankles and thighs.
2. Do a preparatory exercise before practicing this asana.
3. Do not eat any food at least 3-4 hours before practicing yoga.
4. If you suffer from stomach problems, do not do Adho Mukha Shvanasana
5. People with high blood pressure or heart disease Do not practice.
6. During pregnancy or menstruation Don't practice.
7. It is better to consult your nearest yoga guru and practice.

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