I’m so glad everyone is as excited about National Yoga Month as I am!!
I am really using it as an excuse to hone in on my practice and make sure I’m as dedicated as I want to be to my practice and stay consistent.
So what pose are we focusing on today?
Downward Facing Dog.
With that said, here are 5 benefits of downward facing dog:
- Provides a moment to check in with yourself
- Encourages blood flow and gets things moving
- It helps build upper body strength
- Promotes flexibility in the hamstrings
- Strengthens the immune system
When I practice, very rarely do I rest in child’s pose, I like to rest in downward facing dog. Sure I’m still working on some level, but with my hips high, feet pressing to the ground, my (forever tight) hamstrings are provided an opportunity to stretch; my back is flat and my shoulders feel strong as I hold myself up. This is my pose; this is my moment to check-in with where I am, with how I feel, and to remind myself that I am strong, both mentally and physically.
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What is your favorite thing about downward facing dog?
What is your favorite yoga pose?

I love the idea of going to downward dog instead of child’s post. I feel like downward dog always helps me stretch in a way that I really want to stretch… if that makes any sense! It stretches the muscles I most need to stretch. 🙂
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It totally makes sense!
I try to do a few yoga stretches each morning. One of my favs!
That’s great! I love yoga!
One of my favourite yoga poses. Plus there are lots of variations to ensure each body part gets a good stretch!
Exactly!
I practice yoga every day and love downward dog for all these reasons. It’s such a great stretch in my legs and shoulders!
My hamstrings love to hate it! 😉
I love how downward facing dog makes my back feel. Such a great stretch!
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Totally!!
This is awesome! So many benefits of yoga – love downward dog!
So so many benefits!
Downward dog is one of my faves! I do it every morning. It seems to help release tension and stops me from getting headaches ?
Oh really? Man, I feel like I do downward dog a lot but not enough to relieve my headaches…