Upward Facing Dog

Instructions

1. 1

   Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended behind you.

2. 2

   Place your hands on the floor next to your lower ribs, fingers pointing forward.

3. 3

   Press your hands firmly into the floor and straighten your arms, lifting your torso and thighs off the ground.

4. 4

   Roll your shoulders back and down, opening your chest and lifting your gaze towards the ceiling.

5. 5

   Hold this position for a few breaths, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles