Downward Dog

General And Specifics

• with this yoga exercise especially the rear part of the legs can be stretched effectively
• besides the muscles named above, additionally the legs and arms will be strengthened

Starting Position

• begin on all fours
• the feet are hip width apart
• the arms are stretched and the hands a bit in front of your shoulder
• the knees are right below the hips
• fingers point forward

Correct Execution

• stretch the knees and raise the butt
• your body forms an inverted V
• push the chest towards the ground as much as possible
• pull together the shoulder blades
• your head is in extension to the spine and between your arms
• look to the toes and hold this position for at least five breaths