Turn Up the Power in Downward Facing Dog

by Anika Devore | August 27, 2015 9:52 pm

Perhaps the most iconic of all asana, downward facing dog is often the first pose people think of in association with yoga. It is common to move through downward facing dog multiple times throughout the practice. Downward facing dog acts as an inversion, arm balance, and forward fold all in one! Fine-tune this  powerful pose with these head to toe alignment cues.

1. Activate the hands:  

2. Harness the core:

3. Lengthen the spine:

4. Give power to the legs:  

Downward facing dog is far from easy when practiced right, and can bring power to your practice. Engage the whole body the next time you get into the pose and see the transformation

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