Revolved Downward-Facing Dog Pose
Parivrtta Adho Mukha Svanasana
What is Revolved Downward-Facing Dog Pose?
Revolved downward-facing dog pose, or parivrtta adho mukha svanasana in Sanskrit, is a challenging variation of its starting posture, downward-facing dog pose. In this variation, the yogi brings one hand to the opposite ankle and twists in the same direction. Along with a deep stretch, the pose brings energy to the mind.
Instructions
- Begin in downward-facing dog pose.
- Inhale, then exhale and bring your left hand to your right ankle.
- Hold for several breaths.
- Inhale and return to downward-facing dog pose.
- Exhale and bring your right hand to your left ankle.
- Hold for several breaths.
Cautions
- Avoid if you have high blood pressure
Benefits of Revolved Downward-Facing Dog Pose
- Deeply stretches the hamstrings
- Stimulates the abdominal organs
- Relieves fatigue and energizes the body
- Relieves stress
- Relieves headaches
Revolved Downward-Facing Dog Pose Details
- Sanskrit Name
- Parivrtta Adho Mukha Svanasana
- Pronunciation
- par-iv-rt-tah ah-doh moo-kah SVAH-NAH-sah-nah
- Pose Level
- Intermediate
- Drishti
- Nasagre (Tip of the nose)
- Pose Type
- Balancing, Forward Bends, Inversions, Twists
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