This beginner yoga potion is used as a transitional pose, a resting pose and is a great strengthening pose. It elongates your spine, releasing tension, while strengthening your arms, shoulders and back. It calms the nervous system and helps relieve stress, headaches, back pain and fatigue.
1. Start by standing in your best posture with your feet hip distance apart with your arms down by your sides. Be sure to distribute your weight evenly between both feet.
2. Keeping a straight back, fold forward at the waist and plant your palms flat on the floor with your fingers spread apart and pointing forward. If necessary, elevate hands on a yoga block or a chair.
3. Step each foot back until you are in the top part of a push-up. Hands should be beneath your shoulders and palms flat on the floor.
4. Lift your hips toward the ceiling until your body makes an inverted "V".
5. Press your chest toward your knees. and your heels toward the floor. Your head should be framed by your arms.
Nice job! You've mastered DOWNWARD DOG!
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