Yoga: Downward dog with blocks

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#408 Yoga: Downward dog with blocks.

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Yoga: Downward dog with blocks.

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Place the feet hip-width apart, toes facing forward, place the hands shoulder-width apart on the blocks and spread the fingers. Keep the tailbone lifted towards the sky and gently push down through the heels. Open the upper back by rotating the shoulder blades away from one another. Keep the shoulders away from the ears and press down firmly through all fingers and thumbs. Spread the fingers push down through index and thumbs. Place more weight onto the feet than the hands. Pull the navel towards the spine and lift the pelvic floor muscles. Drop the ribcage down towards the spine. Lift the kneecaps up and contract the quadricep muscles. Maintain in this pose for 5 to 10 deep breaths.

Stretches and lengthens the calves, hamstrings, lumbar spine. Strengthens the shoulders, wrists and abdominals. Helps prevent hot flashes during menopause. Slows down the heartbeat and energizes the body.

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