Three-Legged Downward Dog
Sanskrit: Eka Pada Adho Mukha Savanasana
Eka Pada Adho Mukha Savanasana—One-Legged Downward-Facing Dog Pose—is a perfect example of American inventiveness when it comes to yoga. While remaining grounded in the fundamental alignment of Downward Dog, this posture has grown a little extension! The benefits of Downward Dog—it strengthens the arms and legs, creates space in the torso for better organ function, and rests the brain—are all present, but with one leg up in the air, One-Legged Downward Dog offers the further benefits and fun challenges that come from working with an asymmetrical balance.
Benefits
- Quiets the mind
- Strengthens the arms
- Stretches the hamstrings and hip flexors
- Develops confidence in balance
Cautions and Contradictions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- High blood pressure
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