Flow Tutorial

Downward Dog

Yoga • Balance + Flexibility

Posterior ChainRecoveryMobility
Downward Dog visual guide

Setup

Start on hands and knees, tuck toes, and lift hips up and back.

How to perform

Press through the hands, lengthen the spine, and pedal or soften the knees as needed.

Breathing cue

Breathe into the back ribs while reaching the hips away.

Common mistake

Locking the knees and rounding the spine to force the heels down.

Best for

Hamstring stretchCalf stretchShoulder mobility
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