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12 Poses to a New You: Day 5 - Downward Facing Dog

Pose 5: Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Pose 5: Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Physically, what’s it good for?

  • Posterior chain flexibility and strength – that’s gluts, hamstrings and calves.
  • Core strength
  • Shoulder mobility and strength
  • Breathing, lung capacity through deep breath.

This pose takes a lot of skill and practice to get right. Once in position, stay there for 6 deep breaths and ensure you feel a good stretch in the backs of your legs. Have a go and let me know what you think. 

Orla Crosse is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Yoga Instructor. She treats patients and teaches Sports Performance Classes in Limerick and Clonmel. To book an appointment or for any queries contact Orla on orla@performanceyoga.ie. 

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