Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
Primarily, this pose works by elongating the spine, stretching the back-leg muscles and easing digestion. Since it’s a mild inversion, it can help release stress, which helps headaches, and calms the entire nervous system. Here are the steps to follow:
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After the plank pose, move into the hands, raise the hips up and back, and then take a deep inhale. Ensure that the shoulders are kept engaged but not working excessively and keep the spine in a neutral position.
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Keep the legs straight and the heels working toward the ground. In this pose, there may be some space between the floor and heels. Ensure that the legs are kept active and the heels reaching toward the floor.
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For this pose, pedal out the feet a little for the sake of the legal muscles.