Yoga Anatomy

Adho Mukha Vrksasana

Downward-Facing Tree Pose

AH-doh MOO-kah vrik-SHAHS-anna

adho = downward; mukha = face; vrksa = tree

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Gluteus

maximus

Rectus

abdominis

Triceps

brachii

Pronators

Psoas

major

Spinal

extensors

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Spinal

extensors

Latissimus dorsi

Trapezius

Deltoid

Gluteus

maximus

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External

oblique

Internal

oblique

Triceps

brachii

Flexor

carpi

radialis

Classifi cation

Symmetrical inverted balancing arm support pose