This is one of the most well-recognized yoga poses. This inversion pose lengthens and strengths every muscle in the body. It can be used as a transition pose or resting posture depending on your practice. Down Dog offers a lot of benefits! Some include:-energizing and rejuvenating the entire body-stretching of the hamstrings, shoulders, calves, arches, hands, and spine-strengthening of the arms, shoulders, and legs. With regular practice, other long term benefits may arise, such as

:-Improved digestion

-Back pain relief

-Osteoporosis prevention

-Decreased sinusitis and asthma complications.

To perform this pose, follow these steps:

1. From your hands and knees with wrists under shoulders and knees under hips lengthen your arms with your fingers and palms pressed firmly in the mat.

2. Tuck your toes, gently lift your knees off the floor and reach your tailbone up
to the ceiling.

3. Gently straighten your legs without locking your knees to bring your body into the shape of an upside down V

4. Press through your hands and feet.

Stretch through the backs of your legs by pressing your heels towards the floor. There are plenty of modifications for this pose, such as shortening your stance, bending your knees deeply, or placing a rolled up blanket under your heels.