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Downward-facing dog, or adho mukha svanasana as it's called in Sanskrit, just might be the most famous yoga pose of all.

  • Elongates and releases tension from your spine.
  • Opens the hips and shoulders.
  • Stretches hamstrings, calves, arches, hands.
  • Strengthens arms, shoulders, wrists, ankles, abdominals.
  • Improves digestion.
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Downward Facing Dog often referred to as Downward Dog or simply Down Dog, creates length throughout the entire body, particularly in the back body, including the heels, calves, hamstrings, glutes, hips, and lower back. It also as develops strength in the wrists, shoulders and the back muscles.

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