Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana

Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana

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Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana (One-Legged Down Dog) and a bit about modern yoga history.
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Did you know that this asana is an American invention?
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Based on the foundation of the more traditional Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward Facing Dog.
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Downward Facing Dog is one of those manny asanas introduced by Krishnamacharya in the mid-20th century and later taught by his pupils Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar.
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The modern asana practice is only inspired by the enchant one.
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We see it as a beautiful progression and adaptation for the modern human needs.
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When practicing this asana - once we lift one leg up - our hips might collapse, leaving the torso and arms unbalanced.
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Make sure to square your hips, to elongate your spine (without sinking in towards the ground), and to activate your shoulders properly by rotating them away from your ears.
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If it’s hard to straighten the standing leg, you could stand on a brick 🧱 this will help you to elongate the hamstrings and by that squaring your hips better. 
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Practicing this asana, among other good things, will strengthen your arms and elongate your hamstrings and hip flexors.
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@ Luna Alignment Yoga