Today’s Yoga – Downward Dog Flow Yoga Pose

Downward Dog Flow Yoga Pose

Downward Dog Flow posture replicates a dog bending forward, hence the name downward facing dog pose. This asana can be practiced by any beginner too and with all its benefits, one should include it as a part of daily yoga practice.

Downward Dog Flow Yoga Pose is a simple sequence of yoga postures that can be practiced as part of a physical yoga routine.

The flow starts in downward-facing dog, then on an inhale, the torso is drawn forward so the shoulders stack over the wrists and the body comes into plank pose. The spine is lengthened and the heels press away to engage the core and thighs. On an exhale, the belly is drawn in and the hips liftback and up into downward-facing dog.

This flowing sequence can be repeated up to 10 times. The flow has a range of physical benefits, as it includes all the benefits of downward-facing dog and plank poses and movements to strengthen the core, shoulders, and arms.

Steps

1. Come onto your fours. Form a table such that your back forms the tabletop and your hands and feet form the legs of the table.
2. As you breathe out to lift the hips, straightening the knees and elbows, form an inverted V-shape with the body.
3. Hands are shoulder-width apart, feet are hip-width apart and parallel to each other. Toes point straight ahead.
4. Press your hands into the ground. Widen through the shoulder blades. Keep the neck lengthened by touching the ears to the inner arms.
5. Hold the downward dog pose and take long deep breaths. Look towards the navel.
6. Exhale. Bend the knees, return to table pose. Relax.

Benefits

• This pose leaves you energized and rejuvenates the body
• It lengthens the spine, strengthens the muscles of the chest increasing lung capacity.
• It brings strength throughout the body especially the arms, shoulders, legs, feet.
• Helps to tone muscles
• It increases circulation to the brain
• It calms the mind and helps relieve headaches, insomnia, and fatigue.