Upward Facing Dog

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Single position

Hold time

30–60 s per set in our routines

How to do the Upward Facing Dog

1. Lie on your stomach with legs extended and hands under your shoulders.
2. Press into your palms, straighten your arms, and lift your chest and thighs off the floor.
3. Relax your shoulders away from your ears and gaze slightly upward.

Tips

• Only your palms and the tops of your feet should touch the floor.
• Keep arms straight without locking your elbows.

Adjustments

• Keep thighs on the floor for a gentler version if needed.

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