Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose) gets its name from Sanskrit where “Adho” means “Half”, “Mukha” means “Face” and “Svan” means “Dog”.
Health Benefits Of Adho Mukha Svanasana
- beneficial in strengthening the whole body specially the arms, legs, shoulders and feet.
- Regular practice of Adho Mukha Svanasana calms the mind and relieves headache, insomnia and fatigue.
- Regular practice of Adho Mukha Svanasana tones the muscles of the body and helps in weight loss.
- Another benefit of Practicing Adho Mukha Svanasana is that it increases the circulation to the brain.
- Adho Mukha Svanasana lengthens the spine, strengthens the muscles of the chest increasing lung capacity.
- It rejuvenates and body and makes you feel energized.
- Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog Pose can also be of benefit in treating lower back ailments like Sciatica.
- Adho Mukha Svanasana is also beneficial for lung disorders like Asthma.
- Adho Mukha Svanasana also helps in treating menstrual symptoms like menstrual pain and discomfort.
- It also helps relieve mild depression and stress.
- Regular practice of Adho Mukha Svanasana improves digestion and also helps in getting rid of Constipation.
- It also helps relieve symptoms of Sinusitis.
- With regular practice you can also get rid of Flat feet.
- Adho Mukha Svanasana leaves you feeling energized and rejuvenated.
- It calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression.
- It lengthens the spine and strengthens the muscles of the chest thereby increasing lung capacity.
- This pose strengthens the arms, legs, shoulders and feet
- Because of the weight bearing nature of the posture on the arms and legs, it helps strengthen the bones and prevent osteoporosis.
- It helps relieve the symptoms of menopause.
- Adho Mukha Svanasana relieves headache, insomnia, back pain and fatigue.
- This pose can be used as a therapeutic aid for high blood pressure, asthma, sciatica, flat feet and sinusitis.
