How to do Downward Facing Dog

This mini foundation video will talk you through step by step how to get into downward facing dog, the correct alignment and what we are aiming to achieve with this pose. Down dog is an essential in yoga as it is actually used in most vinyasa classes as a resting pose, so once you get the correct posture you can fully reap the benefits of the pose in your practice. 

Benefits:

– Opens and strengthens shoulders

– Stretches feet, calves and hamstrings

– Strengthens quads, hip flexors, knee joints and ankles 

– Elongates the spine.