ASANAS

Standing Poses

Downward Facing Dog Pose

Adho Mukha Shvanasana

(uh-DO MUK-uh shwa-NAHS-uh-nuh)

adho = downward

mukha = face

shvana = dog

Pose Type: standing, forward bend

Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagew (nose)

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Modifications

Downward Facing Dog Pose

Adho Mukha Shvanasana

Modification: knees bent, heels up
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (Nose)

Leg Position of the Half Cow Face Pose in Downward Facing Dog Pose

Pada Ardha Gomukhasana in Adho Muka Shvanasana

Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)

Revolved Downward Facing Dog Pose

Parivritta Adho Muka Shvanasana

Pose Type: standing, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky)