One Leg Downward Facing Dog

Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana

Level: Intermediate
Pronunciation: (eh-kah-pah-dah-AH-doh MOO-kah shva-NAH-sun-uh)

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5 responses to “One Leg Downward Facing Dog”

  1. claude J Lemrise Avatar
    claude J Lemrise

    Love the illustrations and inbstructions

  2. jasu Avatar
    jasu

    nice and simple poses

  3. lisa Kiser Avatar
    lisa Kiser

    I am a p.e. teacher looking for basic poses for my 7th-8th grade students.

  4. Maria Rodriguez Avatar
    Maria Rodriguez

    As a yoga teacher, I frequently incorporate the one-leg downward facing dog into my classes. It’s a fantastic way to work on balance, strength, and flexibility. I appreciate the detailed instructions in this article and will be using them in my next class.

  5. Ethan Sullivan Avatar
    Ethan Sullivan

    The alignment cues in this article are spot-on! I used to struggle with this pose, but now I can confidently perform it without any discomfort. Thank you for the tips!

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