Downward-Facing Dog Pose

If you are stressed, it is because you have too many things going on in your life that are draining you out physically and mentally. Stress is an inevitable part of our lives. But here’s the thing – the more we identify ourselves with our stress, the more room we make for it to stay. Apart from the mental side-effects that we all are aware of, stress also affects our physical well being – headaches, backaches, muscle cramps, etc. Today’s Asana (my favorite one) will help you calm your nervous system and release stress from your legs, hips, spine and shoulders. 1. Stand straight and slowly bend your upper body forward. 2. Place your palms flat on the ground. Make sure you are comfortable in this position. You can bend your knees if required. 3. Slowly take your right leg back and then your left leg back. Make sure the distance between both your feet is in proportion to the distance between both your palms. 4. Bend your right knee while not letting your toes off the ground. Slowly straighten your right knee to push your heel to the ground. Repeat the same motion with your left knee and heel. 5. Spread your palms and press them flat on the ground. Keep your shoulders firm. Take a deep breath and with an exhale turn your head to look at your navel. 6. Extend the length of your spine by pushing your hip slightly up while keeping your heels pressed on the ground. 7. Stay in this pose for 6 long breaths. 8. Slowly bend your knees, place them on the ground, rest your hips on your heels, extend your arms and touch your forehead to the ground. Relieves stress and anxiety, insomnia. Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, back. Helps relieve menstrual cramps. Improves digestion. Prevents osteoporosis. Anyone suffering from chronic headaches, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or high blood pressure. Feel free to leave your questions or suggestions in the comments section below. Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana / One-Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose – One Step Higher! In Yoga, alignment is the key to maximize the benefits of Asanas. When you practice Vinyasa flows, you realize that proper alignment makes it far easier to move effortlessly from one pose to another. Today's Asana is a stepping stone to many challenging Asanas. Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana /… Janu Naasika Adho Mukha Svanasana / Knee to Nose Downward Facing Dog – Improve Your Core Strength! The best way to lose belly fat is to focus on core strengthening exercises. These exercises also help in improving overall stability and help in preventing lower back pain. Today's Asana is an easy variation of the classic Adho Mukha Svanasana / Downward Facing Dog that will help you strengthen… Urdhva Mukha Svanasana / Upward Facing Dog (Variation) – Bring Sexy Back! & 8211; Bring Sexy Back!") Your spine is the most important part of your body. It is a channel of communication between the brain and the body. In Yoga, all Asanas focus on increasing the flexibility of the spine. Our modern sedentary lifestyle, invariably damages our spinal alignment, weakens our wrists and deteriorates the quality… 4. Pingback: Urdhva Mukha Svanasana / Upward Facing Dog (Variation) – Bring Sexy Back! – Yoga365Days 10. Pingback: Parivrtta Baddha Parsvakonasana / Revolved Bound Side Angle Pose – Build Your Inner Strength! – Yoga365Days 12. Pingback: Utthan Pristhasana (Variation) / Flying Lizard Pose – Improve Your Mind-Body Awareness – Yoga365Days 20. Pingback: Eka Pada Dhanurasana / One Legged Bow Pose (Table Top Variation) – Strength, Balance & Coordination! – Yoga365Days 22. Pingback: Janu Naasika Adho Mukha Svanasana / Knee to Nose Downward Facing Dog – Improve Your Core Strength! – Yoga365Days 25. Pingback: Anahata Chakra Baddha Hasta Virabhadrasana / Open Heart Chakra Hands Bound Warrior Pose – Open Up Your Heart! – Yoga365Days 30. Pingback: Eka Pada Chaturanga Dandasana / One Legged Four Limbed Staff Pose – Life Is One Big Transition – Yoga365Days 35. Pingback: Baddha Parsvakonasana / Bound S