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5 Ways to Practice Downward Facing Dog for Beginners

By
Leah Sugerman, E-RYT 500, YACEP
How to practice Downward Facing Dog with support from blocks under your hands

Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) is one of the most fundamental and ubiquitous poses in the yogic repertoire. But it’s also an incredibly challenging posture to practice and sustain. Many beginners struggle to manage in this weight-bearing position without the adequate conditioning to support it. Luckily, though, there are many modifications of Downward Facing Dog for beginners. 

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