Downward-Facing DogAdho Mukha Svanasana · 다운독

Forward fold · Beginner

Downward-Facing Dog illustration

How to do it

From all fours, exhale and lift your hips toward the ceiling to make an upside-down V with your body.

What it should feel like

A pull through the backs of the thighs and calves, with hands and feet pressing evenly into the floor.

Common mistakes

Forcing the heels to the floor. Bend the knees a little and lengthen the spine first.

Flows with this pose

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