Yoga Therapy. "Downward Facing Dog"

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I want to talk about often practiced Yoga asana "Downward Facing Dog"(Sanskrit name Adho Mukha śvānāsana).

Probably all of you who ever tried (and still practice (I hope :)) Yoga done this asana. It is a part of Sun/Moon salutations, vinyasas and can also be done alone.

It has so many benefits but also has some precautions that should be kept in mind. If you want to take advantage of Yoga first, you have to choose what is RIGHT for YOU at THE PRESENT MOMENT. In this video, I demonstrate three possible variations/adjustments that can be done by a relatively well person. RARELY a person who is not an athlete (and even so!) can do all Yoga Asanas as they are represented in the Yoga books or journals. That’s where usually the injuries and disappointment come from. I was always told that Yoga is for everyone. And I believe it, only if the One listens to the body and knows when to stop.

So, before you start your practice, here is how "Downward Facing Dog" can help you with:

•    Anxiety

•    Insomnia

•    Digestion Issues (Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Upset Stomach)

•    Infertility/Impotence

•    Peripheral vascular disease

•    Lymphedema

•    High Blood Pressure

•    Asthma

Who should NOT do Downward Facing Dog? People who have:

•    Herniated spinal discs

•    Uncontrolled headaches

•    Stroke risk patients

•    Pregnant women

•    Women during a menstrual cycle

So, please watch the video and pick what is best for you!

Always ask, I am more than willing to help!

Namaste

Brigita

Resourses:

1. McCall, Timothy (2007). Yoga as Medicine: the yogic prescription for health and healing: a yoga journal book, p. xvii. Bantam, New York. ISBN 978-0-553-38406-2

2. Elsevier Store: Atlas of Human Anatomy, 6th Edition from Frank Netter. ISBN-9781455704187