The downward facing dog is a very easy yoga pose to do. First you need to get down on all fours. Then slowly, straighten your legs while your hands are still on the floor and stick your butt up towards the ceiling. Keep your feet flat on the ground. As you do this, you will feel the stretch at the back of your legs and the blood rushing toward your head. This is a good stretch for your hamstrings. If your hamstrings are very tight then keep your leg slightly bent and heels off the floor. The counterpose for the Downward Dog pose is the child’s pose (Balasana).
Each week, I’ll try to update my yoga and pilates journal on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, same time, same place. If you’d like to read the previous blogs on this topic, just click on the link that says My Yoga and Pilates Journal.
