Downward Facing Dog Pose
Adho Mukha Shvanasana
(uh-DO MUK-uh shwa-NAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: knees bent, heels up, spine in Cat Tilt, forehead toward the knees
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
DOWNWARD DOG: WIDE-LEGGED
Feet Spread Downward Facing Dog Pose
Prasarita Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana
(pruh-SAH-ri-tuh PUH-duh uh-DO MUK-uh shwa-NAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: heels down, palms down
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)