Adho Mukha Svanasana: The downward facing dog

Figure showing Down-face dog

Points to check

Feet hip-width, heels down as far as possible
Hands shoulder-width
Shoulders flat
Head between arms, in line with spine
Abdominals pulled up & back

Benefits

General body toner
Strengthens arms, legs, trunk

Precautions & Prohibitions

Strenuous inverted posture not to be done by people with high blood pressure, eye or ear problems, hiatus hernia.
Be careful if have weak wrists

Modifications

Place wedge or block under heels
For less strenuous posture, place hands on seat of chair or table or wall