Yoga Basics: Downward Dog Mistakes!

In this practice

Key teachings

• Proper alignment in foundational yoga poses
• Understanding common misalignments and their corrections
• Body awareness for injury prevention

Ideal for

• Beginner yoga practitioners
• Practitioners looking to refine their Downward Dog
• Anyone experiencing discomfort in Downward Dog

Lesson

Instructions

Working on your Downward Dog?⁠ ⁠ In the video above, I show a couple of common misalignments and how to correct them.⁠ ⁠ ❌ Elbows/Shoulders Internally Rotating⁠ ⁠ ✅ Wrap triceps back, straighten elbows, elevate shoulders⁠ ⁠ ❌ Rounded Back⁠ ⁠ ✅ Bend knees, tilt tailbone up, open chest to thighs, relax ears between biceps⁠

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Steps

• Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) alignment
• Triceps engagement and external rotation for shoulder stability
• Pelvic tilt and knee bend for spinal lengthening

Benefits

• Improved stability and comfort in Downward Dog
• Reduced risk of strain or injury in shoulders and back
• Deeper understanding of anatomical actions in yoga
• Enhanced body awareness