Upward Facing Dog
Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Upward Facing Dog
- Place your hands on the mat beside your lower ribs, fingers spread wide, and press your palms firmly into the mat.
- As you inhale, straighten your arms and lift your torso and legs a few inches off the floor, keeping your thighs firm and slightly turned inward with your arms shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears, while you lift through the top of your sternum.
- Hold the pose for a few breaths, then gently release your body back to the mat on an exhale.
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