Curated Action

Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

Yoga

Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

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Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

Press into palms and tops of feet, lift thighs off the mat, gaze forward, and broaden collarbones.

Key points

  • Engage glutes to protect the lumbar spine
  • Broaden across collarbones and draw shoulder heads back
  • Keep thighs and knees elevated off the ground

Common mistakes

Resting knees on the floor or sinking into shoulder joints.

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 12 sec
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