Yoga Fellowship NI

Adho Mukha Svanasana / Downward Facing Dog

Benefits:

• Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands;
Strengthens the nerves in the arms and legs;
• Tones the spinal nerves;
• Circulation is stimulated especially in the upper spine (between the shoulder blades);
• Helps the sinus area; and
• Improves digestion.

Contraindications:

Carpal tunnel syndrome;
Pregnancy - do not do this pose late-term;
High blood pressure or headache; and
Diarrhoea.