Downward facing dog Pose
Downward Facing Dog Downward facing dog , used in yoga both as a transitional and resting position, stretches and strengthens almost every muscle in the body while providing the benefits of inversions as well as stress-relieving benefits. Following, are some of this pose Benefits: -Strengthens the upper body The stabilizing position of downward dog strengthens muscles in the arms, upper back and shoulders. -Elongates the spine Downward dog is a partial inversion, so the usual downward pressure on the spine is reversed and your vertebrae are realigned in a gentle way. -Strengthens hands, wrists, and fingers Because it is a weight-bearing posture, it will strengthen your hands and wrists and help prepare you for other postures where there is a lot of weight in the hands. -Opens up the backs of the legs Downward dog stretches and widens the hamstrings, the calves, and the Achilles tendon. -Improves circulation In d...