Adho Mukha Svānnāsana

Adho Mukha Svānnāsana

"Mukha" face "Adho Mukha" means the face turned downwards (to the floor).

“Mukha” face “Adho Mukha” means the face turned downwards (to the floor).
“Svānnāsana” position of the stretching dog ; “Adho Mukha Svānnāsana” Yoga posture which means the position of the stretching dog with its face turned towards the floor.

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