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Adho Mukha Svanasana

Adho Mukha Svanasana Shannon Brophy, Yoga.com Staff   6/1/2005Pronunciation  (AH-doh MOO-kuh shvah-NAWS-annah)     Translation In Sanskrit Adho means “downward”, mukha means “face”, and svana means “dog.” The word for pose is asana. Thus, Adho Mukha Svanasana means Downward-Facing Dog Pose. Introduction In this pose your body forms a triangular pyramidal shape. The posture resembles a dog…
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