Downward Dog is one of those poses that is seemingly simple, yet many students struggle to do it.
One of the most common problems students have with Downward Dog is in the mobility of the shoulders, resulting in a downward dog that looks a lot like plank, but with significantly raised hips.
Another common problem is with the flexibility of the calves and hamstrings, so that the heels do not reach the floor.
There are modifications that can help to alleviate these problems so that the alignment of the body is not sacrificed.
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