🧘♀️ #YogaPoseOfTheDay: Downward Facing Dog 🧘♀️
One of the most recognizable yoga poses, Downward Facing Dog is a staple of most yoga classes. It’s a great pose for stretching the hamstrings, calves, and spine, as well as building upper body strength.
To get into the pose, start on your hands and knees with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart. Curl your toes under and lift your hips up and back, straightening your arms and legs. Press your palms and fingers firmly into the mat and engage your core muscles to lift your hips up and back.
Your heels may or may not touch the ground – that’s okay! Just focus on lengthening your spine and relaxing your head and neck. You can also pedal your feet back and forth to warm up your hamstrings and calves.
Remember to breathe deeply and hold the pose for several breaths, then slowly release and come back to your starting position.
Give Downward Facing Dog a try and let me know how it feels for you!
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