Path-Of-The-Heart YOGA



UPWARD DOG 

Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana

From a belly-down position, place your palms down close to your sides and even with your chest. Flex your toes under.

 

3 - Press the crown of your head away from your shoulders and feel the elongation of the spine.

4 - Press your heels away from your hips and allow the pressing to elongate the backs of your legs.

5 - Expand your chest by pressing out through the chest points..

Hold the posture. Breathe.

1 - Bring up the squeeze.

2 - Press the balls of your feet downward as you press the palms of your hands away from your shoulders and allow the pressing to lift your torso off the ground.

Benefits:
- Strengthens arms, shoulders and back muscles
- Increases body heat and energizes the entire body


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