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Downward Facing Dog

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Animated demonstration of the Downward Facing Dog

How to do the Downward Facing Dog

  1. 1Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.
  2. 2Spread your fingers wide and press firmly through your palms and knuckles.
  3. 3Exhale as you tuck your toes and lift your knees off the floor.
  4. 4Reach your pelvis up toward the ceiling and then draw your sit bones toward the wall behind you.
  5. 5Straighten your legs as much as possible without locking your knees.
  6. 6Press your heels gently toward the floor.
  7. 7Keep your head between your upper arms and do not let it hang.

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