Adho mukha svanasana - downward facing dog pose - how to release stress - benefits - limitations

<p>This inverted stretch brings fresh blood to the heart as well as the lungs, increasing the fitness of the entire body. adhomukha means &ldquo;facing down&rdquo;in sanskrit, while svan translates as &ldquo;dog.&rdquo; this pose and its variations are allowing a better stretch of the limbs, and calming and soothing the mind.</p>