Beginner Yoga Poses That Can Be Done From Home

Upward-Facing Dog

To get into Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, commonly called Upward-Facing Dog, lie down with your chest against the floor. Position your thumbs under your shoulders, and extend your legs with the tops of your feet on the floor. Gently push your hips down as you squeeze your glutes. Keep your shoulders down as you push up and lift your chest off of the ground. Relax and repeat.

The benefits of Upward-Facing Dog include improvements to posture, stretches and strengthens wrists, arms, and spine, and it can help relieve mild depression, fatigue, and sciatica.

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