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Upward Facing Dog

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

About This Pose

From cobra, straighten the arms fully and lift the thighs off the mat, balancing on the tops of the feet and the hands.

Benefits

  • Deep chest opener, strengthens the back and arms, energising

Cautions & Modifications

  • Wrist injury
  • low back pain (stay in cobra)

Details

Category
Prone & All-Fours Poses
Level
Intermediate
Sanskrit
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

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