Downward dog
From hands and knees, lift the hips back into a soft upside-down V.
- id
downward_dog- duration
- 60s (transition in 15s)
- intensity
- 2
- energy
- low–high
- position
- floor → floor
- props
- mat, chair_optional
- modality
- yoga, stretch
- goals
- posterior_chain, wake_up, whole_body
- body regions
- hamstrings, calves, shoulders, back
- scores
- morning 0.8 · evening 0.4 · low-energy 0.5
- access
- public
Spoken instruction
Start on your hands and knees. Tuck your toes and, as you breathe out, lift your hips up and back. Keep your knees as bent as you like and let your heels float. Let your head hang easily and breathe slowly. To finish, lower your knees and rest back toward your heels. For an easier version, rest your hands on a chair seat and step back.
Safety notes
- Bend your knees as much as you need; the heels don't need to reach the floor.
- If your wrists or shoulders feel strained, use a chair against a wall instead, or skip it.
- Come up slowly to avoid light-headedness.
Modelmatic Health · catalogue · /start · general wellness movement, not medical treatment