How to Do the Upward Facing Dog Pose
Bend your arms and rest your palms on the floor on either side of your chest., Inhale and shrug your shoulders up to your ears., Exhale and press your hands down., Slide your hands against the floor closer towards your feet while keeping your hips...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Bend your arms and rest your palms on the floor on either side of your chest.
Your legs should still be lying flat on the floor.
Look straight ahead of you with your chin propped on the mat. , Squeeze your shoulder blades together. , Straighten your arms, bringing your torso and legs up off the floor as if you were doing a half push-up.
Your weight should be distributed between your hands and toes. ,, Draw your shoulder blades deeply back to lift your heart forward and up.
Hold the pose for a couple breaths, then release your body back towards the floor. -
Step 2: Inhale and shrug your shoulders up to your ears.
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Step 3: Exhale and press your hands down.
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Step 4: Slide your hands against the floor closer towards your feet while keeping your hips high.
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Step 5: Lengthen the sides of your body and keep your neck long.
Detailed Guide
Your legs should still be lying flat on the floor.
Look straight ahead of you with your chin propped on the mat. , Squeeze your shoulder blades together. , Straighten your arms, bringing your torso and legs up off the floor as if you were doing a half push-up.
Your weight should be distributed between your hands and toes. ,, Draw your shoulder blades deeply back to lift your heart forward and up.
Hold the pose for a couple breaths, then release your body back towards the floor.
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