DOWNWARD DOG: FOREARMS AND HEAD ON THE FLOOR
Downward Facing Pose Dedicated to Makara on the Head
Adho Mukha Shirsha Makarasana
(uh-DO MUK-uh SHEER-shuh muh-kuh-RAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: forward bend, inversion, core
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
DOWNWARD DOG: KNEES BENT
Downward Facing Dog Pose
Adho Mukha Shvanasana
(uh-DO MUK-uh shwa-NAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: knees bent, heels up
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)