Yoga is a great way to get your blood flowing, increase body strength and flexibility. Adding a little yoga flow to your morning routine may help you lower your stress levels, increase overall mood, enhance your activities of daily living, and much more.
Downward dog is a beginner poses in yoga and is generally offered with an add on of one-legged down dog. What are the benefits of downward dog and what does it target in your body?
Downward Dog:
· Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, legs, calves, hands, and arches of the feet
· Strengthens the arms and legs
· Energizes the whole body
· Increase blood flow
· May eliminate stiffness and back pain
· It is a great pose to assess the whole body to see where you may have tension and where you need to focus your energy
One-Legged Down Dog:
· Helps strengthen the arms
· Stretches the hamstrings
· Stretches the hip flexors
· Helps develop balance
· Increase blood flow
· Works your core muscles for balance
Take a moment each day to centre in. Stop what you’re doing, relax, focus on your breath, and just breathe. Even for just one minute! A moment of mindfulness can change your mood for the rest of the day. Adding these poses into your day to stretch and assess your body can also play a large role in improving your mood.
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