Upward-Facing Dog Pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) - Step-by-Step Guide & Benefits #1395968 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing shows a person in the Upward-Facing Dog pose, with hands flat on the mat, arms straight, hips lifted, and thighs hovering above the floor. The dashed outline indicates the transition from Cobra pose, highlighting the full extension of the spine and engagement of the quadriceps and core muscles. The pose opens the chest, strengthens the arms and wrists, and stretches the abdomen and hip flexors.

Used in yoga instruction pages, pose libraries, and beginner guides to visually demonstrate proper alignment; matches user intent for learning safe execution, avoiding injury, and understanding progression from Cobra to Upward Dog.