Tag: strike a pose

In honor of my awesome adaptive/gentle/restorative yoga class that I’ll be taking today, I thought I’d shine a spotlight on everyone’s favorite pose, downward-facing dog (Sanskrit: Adho Mukha Svanasana). No matter what type of yoga class you take (or if you practice at home), you will run into this resting posture. Yes, it really is a resting posture, even though at first it seems like the hardest pose ever! Thankfully it does get easier as strength improves.

I really like this pose because you can modify it in several different ways, like deeply bending your knees or placing your knees on the mat for puppy pose, for example. You can also further work on your strength by placing both forearms on the ground for dolphin pose, or raise a leg for one-legged downward-facing dog (Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana).

 

According to Yoga Journal, this asana has quite a few benefits, from being energizing to improving digestion. I have a Kino MacGregor video that shows how to do this foundational pose.

Other Resources about Bridge/Wheel Pose

• Yoga Journal general info
• 3 Ways to Make Downward-Facing Dog Feel Better for You (Bad Yogi/Erin Motz)
• Yoga with Adriene Downward-Facing Dog Pose (video)

Which variation of Downward-Facing Dog do you like best? #Yoga via @frenchfryrunner Share on X

Other “Strike a [Yoga] Pose” Posts

• Tree Pose
• Crow Pose
• Half-Moon Pose
• Bridge Pose

Does downward-facing dog make you feel energized?

Do you prefer to modify this pose? How?

 

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You might be reading this as I’m panicking through the sign-up process for the Dumbo Double Dare. Wish me luck!

We’ve been doing a lot of bridge pose in my yoga classes lately. Personally, I love bridge pose (Sanskrit: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana). It makes me feel somewhat flexible. 🙂 You can also do a full back bend (Wheel Pose or Urdhva Dhanurasana) as a variation of bridge–after warming up, of course, and if it’s in your practice. Remember, do not force yourself into any poses. Specifically, if it hurts, come out of the pose.

According to Yoga Journal, this asana has quite a few benefits, from alleviating menstrual cramps to improving digestion. Here’s a great video that shows you how to do the bridge pose. Enjoy!

Bridge Pose | Yoga With Adriene from Yoga With Adriene on YouTube.

Other Resources about Bridge/Wheel Pose

• Yoga Journal general info
• Kathryn Budig Challenge Pose: Upward-Facing Bow (Wheel)
• Full Wheel Back Bend Alignment, Sadie Nardini (Video)
• Yoga with Adriene sequences that include bridge pose

Other “Strike a [Yoga] Pose” Posts

• Tree Pose
• Crow Pose
• Half-Moon Pose

p.s. I love Adriene’s “Foundations of Yoga” series on her blog. Check it out!

 

Is Bridge Pose in your practice? How about Wheel Pose?

What’s Your Favorite yoga pose?

 

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