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”

claude J Lemrise
November 22, 2015
Love the illustrations and inbstructions
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jasu
August 8, 2016
nice and simple poses
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lisa Kiser
October 20, 2016
I am a p.e. teacher looking for basic poses for my 7th-8th grade students.
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Maria Rodriguez
April 9, 2023
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.
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Ethan Sullivan
June 23, 2023
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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One Leg Downward Facing Dog

Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana

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