Friday 2 November 2012

Downward Facing Dog (Parvatasana)


Exhale deeply, slowly bending forward while stretching the right leg back and place it beside the left leg,

At the same time raise the buttocks and lower the head between the arms so that the back and legs form a triangle.

Now push the head towards the legs and breath deeply.(personal tuition is available by me having been teaching yoga for 13 years)


Benefits

This asana strengthens the nerves of the arms and legs, exercises the the spine and stimulates circulation especially the upper spine.


It is a semi inverted posture which aso brings blood to the upper body including the face and head.


It is practiced by those that are unable to to do the headstand (Sirsasana) due to injuries or myopia.