Downward facing dog: A guide for plus size yogis & beginners - Body Positive Yoga

Downward facing dog pose, or Adho Mukha Svanasana, is a common pose in yoga that offers countless benefits for the mind and body. Some of the most significant benefits of this pose include: • Stretching the hamstrings, calves, and spine, relieving stiffness and pain • Strengthening the arms, shoulders, and core muscles, improving overall body strength • Increasing blood flow to the brain, boosting mental clarity and improving concentration • Reducing anxiety and stress by calming the nervous sys

Downward facing dog can be a challenging pose - especially for beginners. It can be a burden on the shoulders to weight-bear on your hands, not to mention the wrists can protest as well! Here's an option to try so you get the feel of the pose - and enjoy its benefits... Do it at the wall! Place hands a bit wider than shoulders and turn hands out slightly (so index finger points to ceiling). This allows more space in the shoulders when arm move overhead. We want the shoulder blades to move (they

Badhakonasana (Butterfly Pose)