Uplevel Your Downward Facing Dog: Five Tips
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Summary
In this episode, Lauren breaks down the pose Adho Mukha Svanasana, or downward facing dog. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the energy and purpose of the pose, which is spinal decompression. Lauren provides five tips to elevate your downward facing dog, including using your hands correctly, finding external rotation through the upper arms, maintaining a neutral pelvis, and using props for support. She also encourages listeners to explore variations of the pose and share their experiences with her.
Takeaways
- Adho Mukha Svanasana, or downward-facing dog, is a pose that provides spinal decompression.
- Understanding the energy and purpose of the pose is important for practicing it correctly.
- Using your hands correctly by spreading the fingers and pressing into the palms helps engage the shoulders and wrists.
- Finding external rotation through the upper arms and engaging the core can help maintain proper alignment.
- Using props, such as a wall, blocks, or blankets, can provide support and help with alignment in the pose.
Chapters
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