What is upward dog in yoga?

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog) is an invigorating backbend that opens the chest and shoulders and strengthens the arms and legs. It's central to Sun Salutations and is practiced repeatedly between other postures in flow classes.

Start by lying on your belly with feet just slightly apart, and bring your hands to the floor with your fingertips in line with your lower chest. Keep the fronts of your

Upward facing dog is usually done as part of the sun salutation sequence of poses when you go through your vinyasa flow. The sequence typically moves from

Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) is a powerful pose that awakens upper-body strength and offers a wonderful stretch for the

Upward-Facing Dog stretches the chest and spine, while strengthening the wrists, arms, and shoulders. By strengthening and opening the upper