Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
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Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): An inverted pose. Bend at the waist like a triangle by stretching the arms out in front of your body with palms touching the floor, while keeping the legs stretched out.
Gomukhasana : Cow's face posture.
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Upward-Facing Dog (Urdha Mukha Svanasana): A backbend. Lie face-down on the floor. Use your palms to lift your upper body. Keep your arms straight and your face titled up and forward.
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