Three-Legged Dog

Ekapāda Adhomukha Śvānāsana

Three-Legged Dog
⇄ both sides
CategoryArm Support TypeStrength LevelIntermediate Hold30 sec MusclesShoulders, Arms, Core, Legs BreathingInhale to lift the leg

A variation of: Downward-Facing Dog

How to do it

  1. EnterCome into Downward-Facing Dog. Inhale and lift one straight leg up and back.
  2. HoldYour raised leg extends the line of your torso and arms. Hips level, palms pressing into the mat. The heel of your standing leg reaches down.
  3. ExitExhale, lower your leg to the mat, and switch sides.

Benefits

Strengthens the shoulders and glutes and stretches the entire back of the body.

Cautions

  • Wrist and shoulder injuries
  • High blood pressure
  • Late pregnancy

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Counterpose

Child's Pose Child's Pose Beginner

Where it appears

  • Power Wave 12 min · Intermediate · voice-guided in the app subscription

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