Upward-Facing Dog Pose: (OORD-vah MOO-kah shvon-AHS-anna) urdhva mukha = face upward (urdhva = upward mukha = face) , svana = dog Upward-facing dog pose is a back-bending yoga posture that strengthens the arms, shoulders, and wrists, as well as increases flexibility in the back and neck. In this asana, the body lies belly down with the arms pressing into the ground and lifting the body with an arch in the back. This is an important pose in yoga for its ability to align the spine and stimulate the nervous system. ANATOMY : Ankle,...