How To Do Downward Dog

Downward Dog Benefits & Modifications

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Down Dog

Down Dog Benefits: - Strengthen the upper body - Stretches the back - Stretches the hamstrings, calves and ankles - Improves posture - Quiets the mind - Provides the benefits of doing an inversion - and so much more

Step 1 - Table Top

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Step 2 To Down Dog

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Step 3 To Down Dog

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Modifications: #1 Puppy Dog

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Modification #2 for Tight Hamstrings

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Modification #3 for Tight Shoulders

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Option #2 For Tight Shoulders Or Wrist Pain

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Downward Dog Benefits & Modifications

Down Dog

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Step 1 - Table Top

5 Breaths

5 Breaths

Start on your hands and knees. Elbows over the wrists. Hips over the knees

Start on your hands and knees. Elbows over the wrists. Hips over the knees

Step 2 To Down Dog

Exhale - Lift the hips. Legs straight. Core engaged

Exhale - Lift the hips. Legs straight. Core engaged

Heel towards the mat

Heel towards the mat

Step 3 To Down Dog

Lengthen the Spine. Bring chest back towards the legs

Lengthen the Spine. Bring chest back towards the legs

Plant the palms on the mat

Plant the palms on the mat

5 Breaths

5 Breaths

Modifications: #1 Puppy Dog

Keep the hips over the knees

Keep the hips over the knees

Chest moves towards the mat

Chest moves towards the mat

5 Breaths

5 Breaths

Modification #2 for Tight Hamstrings

Modification #3 for Tight Shoulders

Bend the knees

Bend the knees

Open your arms wider than your shoulders

Open your arms wider than your shoulders

Press through your palms and fingers

Press through your palms and fingers

Option #2 For Tight Shoulders Or Wrist Pain

Blocks shoulder width apart Place your hands on the blocks

Blocks shoulder width apart Place your hands on the blocks

5 Breaths

5 Breaths

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