Tag: inversion
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Practice – Parivrtta Adho Mukha Svanasana (Revolved Downward Facing Dog)
parivrtta = ‘revolved’ adho = ‘downward’ from the Sanskrit word adhas meaning ‘down’ mukha = face svana = ‘dog’ asana = ‘posture’, or ‘seat’ Downward Facing Dog is a posture many people have heard of even if they don’t practice physical yoga – and you’ve likely found yourself here many, many times if you practice…
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Do it! Tripod Headstand
Known as Tripod headstand to most people, crane pose to others, and ‘clown pose’ in the Sachidananda tradition. This inversion is not just a modification for headstand – it is a great pose in and of itself. Tripod / Clown pose has all the benefits of headstand, without raising the legs up – which can make…