How to do downward dog

Yoga instructors share some common issues that make downward dog difficult and share how to do the yoga pose to make it more safe and comfortable for your body.

Martina Rando, of Milan, Italy is an accredited yoga teacher with 252,000 followers on Instagram. Many of her posts consist in side-by-side photos of the same posture highlighting classic errors.

The objective of pranayama, or breathing exercises, is to teach the ability to properly inhale, exhale, and retain your breath. There are different branches of pranayama dedicated specifically for inhalation, exhalation, and breathing retention.

Downward facing dog is a pose people love and hate. Learn how to do down dog and the different variations to build up your strength for this beginner yoga pose.

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