How to Do the Revolved Downward Facing Dog Pose in Yoga

Yoga is one of the best workouts in the world for both the mind and body. Yoga stretches and tones the form while clearing and expanding the mind and soul for a great overall sense of being. The revolved downward facing dog pose is an advanced modification of the popular downward facing dog pose. It helps circulate blood and stretch the backs of the legs.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yoga mat or soft floor

1. Start on the floor on your hands and knees in a table pose. Make sure your back is flat and straight, your eyes look outward in front of you and your arms and legs are an equal distance apart. Inhale deeply, exhale and curl your toes under.

2. Push your arms into the ground as you move back and straighten your legs. Keep your arms and legs both straight as you straighten your back and look out at your fingertips. Hold for three breaths.

3. Inhale and lift your left hand off the ground. Move it around to the side. Allow the arm to extend up toward the ceiling. From your waist and torso area twist behind your back to the right. Try to set your hand on the ground or get as close as you can without causing pain or extreme discomfort.

4. Hold for three breaths. Inhale and lift the hand and carefully twist back around to return to the basic downward facing dog pose. Repeat on the other side then repeat both sides five times.

Tips & Warnings

• Focus on your breathing.
• Don't push yourself to the point of pain, a gentle stretch is all that should be felt.

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