Deconstructing Downward Facing Dog
with Becky

Downward facing dog, or Adho Muka Svanasana in Sanskrit, is one of the most commonly used yoga asanas, and maybe even the most recognizable, but its alignment and focus can still be somewhat of a mystery to even the most experienced practitioner.

The benefits of down dog, as it is sometimes called in asana classes, are wide ranging when practiced mindfully. This workshop will help break down the actions of the body in this asana, from elongating the spine to calming the nervous system, and bring the focus to the misunderstanding and alignment of the asana.

In yoga asana, the externals...