2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

Upward Facing Dog Pose


Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana

(OORD-vuh MUK-uh shvuh-NAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: toes pointed to the back, knees off the floor



  1. looking straight ahead

  2. head rolling back
    Pose Type: prone, backbend
    Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose), Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the
    eyebrows)

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