Align your spine, day 9: Strengthen your back

Downward-Facing Dog is useful for opening the shoulders that are so often rounded with excessive desk work.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Strengthen your back Today, end your Awareness Routine with 5 sets of Downward-Facing Dog (holding for 3 deep breaths). Downward-Facing Dog is useful for opening the shoulders that are so often rounded with excessive desk work.    Downward-Facing Dog Here's how to do Downward-Facing Dog: Begin on all fours. Tuck your toes and lift your hips high, toward the ceiling. Reach your heels back toward the mat without allowing them to plank on the ground. Drop your head so that your neck is long. As you stay here, make sure that your wrist creases stay parallel to the front edge of the mat. To alleviate the pressure on your wrists, press into the knuckles of your forefingers and thumbs. Breathe here. Awareness Routine Child's Pose Cat-Cow Standing Forward Fold Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Follow us View in browser   To see all newsletters, click here.   Our services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional disclaimer information.   Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe    © 2021 Healthline Media 660 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107