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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

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  2. jasu Avatar
    jasu

    nice and simple poses

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  3. lisa Kiser Avatar
    lisa Kiser

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

    Reply
  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.

    Reply
  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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