Adho Mukha Svanasana

Adho – Forward; Mukha – Face; Svana - Dog

The asana is pronounced as A-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAS-anna

Adho mukha svanasana posture replicates a dog bending forward, hence the name downward facing dog pose. This asana can be practiced by any beginner too and with all its benefits, one should include it as a part of daily yoga practice.

How to do the Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward facing dog pose)

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What is Swadhyaya?

Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 76

Contd. from knowledge sheet 75

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Are You Looking For Freedom From Unhappiness?

Patanjali Yoga Sutra - Knowledge Sheet 33

“Vishok¢ v¢ jyotishmatiÃ’’

vishok¢ = getting rid of unhappiness; v¢ = or; jyotishmatià = the bright effulgent state of the mind

“Get rid of unhappiness and at the same time know that your mind is bright or effulgent.”

- Patanjali Yoga Sutra #33

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