Calm your mind with Downward Dog
Probably one the most common poses encountered during a yoga session downward dog, where the body is in a triangle-like-shape, is used as an in-between to give the body some rest.
This simple posture comes with many benefits. I do it anytime I feel the need to decompress my lower back and stretch my spine which often gets jammed, particularly after I run or stand for long periods of time.
A simple pose to relieve from anxiety that you can do anywhere anytime.
Here are a few of the things this pose can help you with:
It is very powerful in strengthening the muscles of the arms, shoulder and upper back.
It stretches both hamstrings and calves preparing the legs for upcoming movement.
It helps realign and decompress the spine by putting more weight towards the head and shoulder.
By having the head lower than the heart it improves blood flow and circulation.
It calms the mind while also releasing some stress from the neck and shoulders.
It can help with headaches and even boosts mood.
It’s easy and can be done almost anywhere without necessarily using a mat. You just need to kneel down, put your hands on the floor firmly and then lift the back and elongate the spine while pushing your hips backwards and your heels towards the floor.
And to relax you even more follow your downward dog with a cup of Calming Latte from Tusol with ashwagandha and cacao.
Try it and let us know what you think!
