Simple Movements Help With Weightloss A Yoga Pose To Help Tone Your Body
DOWNWARD DOG POSE How It Works:
The Downward Dog Pose or Adho Mukha Svanasana is a weight-bearing pose. You need to position the upper body on your hands. It is an excellent way to tone your arms and biceps. It also strengthens your entire upper body. It stretches your back, chest, shoulders, hamstrings, and calf muscles. Precautions: Do not do this pose if you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. Instructions: 1. Folding forward at the hips, place your palms on the mat. If you can’t reach, bend your knees to get your palms to the mat. 3. Pressing strongly into your palms, step the other foot back to meet the extended leg, while lifting your hips up. 4. Adjust your feet by stepping them closer to your hands. Straighten your legs and push away from the floor. Tips • 30-30 rule: Every 30 minutes of performing the same task, take a 30 second break to change position and then resume the activity. • Vary your tasks to allow the body time to recover from a repeated task. Do not attempt yoga before speaking to your physical therapist. If you have pain while attempting this pose please call Canyon Sports Therapy. 2. Step one foot back several feet, and press your palms firmly into the mat.
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