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  • Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

    Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

    The Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend is one of the most fundamental asanas or poses in the practice of yoga. The pose is known to be a mild inversion, which is when the head is positioned below the heart.

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  • Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

    Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

    Adho Mukha Svanasana, more commonly referred to as Downward-Facing Dog Pose, is a foundational yoga posture included in almost every yoga practice. The name comes from the Sanskrit words adho (“downward”), mukha (“face”), svana (“dog”), and asana (“pose”). It has been part of yoga practice for centuries and is firmly established in the Hatha yoga tradition.

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