Downward Dog

Mobility

Easy Full Body Joint-friendly

Iconic yoga pose that stretches the entire body. Inversion promotes blood flow and calms the nervous system.

Execution

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30 sec

Muscle groups

Full Body (primary) ShouldersBackLegsCalves

Recommended after this workout

Health goals

Stress ReliefJointsFocusSkin & HairAntioxidantsAnti-inflammatory

Suitable for

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Equipment needed

None (bodyweight only)

Properties

Joint-friendly Low Impact