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Adho Mukha Shvanasana - Downward Facing Dog

(Ah-doh MOO-kuh shvan-AHS-uh-nuh)

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Downward Facing Dog is one of the most recognized yoga poses. It is a standing pose and mild inversion that builds strength while stretching the whole body. It is named after the way dogs naturally stretch their entire bodies.

Downward Facing Dog Half Bow — Downward Facing Dog Half Bow

Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog Dancer

Downward Facing Dog - Dolphin

Downward Facing Dog Knee To Nose

Downward Facing Dog - Dolphin with Split

Downward Facing Dog - Dolphin

Downward Facing Dog - Dolphin with Scorpion Kick

Revolved Downward Facing a.k.a Twisted Downward Facing Dog

Three (3) Legged Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog - Dolphin with Split

Three Legged Downward Facing Dog on Left

Wide Legged Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog on the back of the chair

Three Legged Downward Facing Dog on Right

Downward Facing Dog on the wall

Downward Facing Dog Using the seat of the chair

Downward Facing Dog

Dolphin Pose

Downward Facing Dog

Three Legged Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog Using Blocks

Revolved Downward Facing a.k.a Twisted Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog Using The Wall

Three Legged Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog - Dolphin

Downward Facing Dog Half Bow Using Wall Support

Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog with Scorpion Kick

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Downward Facing Dog Knee To Nose

Revolved Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog With Scorpion Kick

Three Legged Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog folded over a chair using blocks — Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Blocks Low Setting

Downward Facing Dog ‘Dolphin’ Chair Variation — Downward Facing Dog ‘Dolphin’ Chair Variation

Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation — Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation

Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Blocks Low Setting — Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Blocks Low Setting

Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Blocks High Setting — Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Blocks High Setting

Three Legged Downward Facing Dog — Three Legged Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog — Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Forearms Palms Down — Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Forearms Palms Down

Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Using the Wall — Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Using the Wall

Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Blocks Medium Setting — Downward Facing Dog Chair Variation Blocks Medium Setting

Downward Facing Dog Knee to Nose — Downward Facing Dog Knee to Nose

Downward Facing Dog Dancer — Downward Facing Dog Dancer

Downward Facing Dog with a block under the head — Downward Facing Dog with a block under the head

Revolved Downward Facing a.k.a Twisted Downward Facing Dog