Pose of the week - Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog

Adho Mukha Svanasana

This is an asana which is included in almost all vinyasa yoga classes. Its a great posture for reducing fatigue and anxiety. It's also great for strengthening the arms and shoulders, opening the shoulders, chest and backs of the legs, lengthening the spine and strenthening the core

To practice:

1. Start on all fours with knees hip distance apart and hands shoulder distance apart

2. Extend your arms out in front of you on the floor - elongating through the spine

3. Ground down with your hands, fingers spread wide, tuck your toes under and on your exhale, press your hips up towards the sky

4. Keep the roots of your thumbs and pointer fingers grounding down into the earth

5. As you lengthen through the legs, press you heels down towards the floor

6. Keeping your arms straight without locking your elbows, start to gently press your chest through towards your thighs

7. Stay here for 5 breaths

Enjoy!

New Yoga Schedule for January 2011

Mondays Lake Milo Boathouse
Multi-level-7-8:15

Wednesdays Old Courthouse on Main Street
Beginners-5:30-6:45

**Mondays and Wednesdays classes will run for 8 week sessions. The price is $60 for the entire session or $10 to drop in.

Thursdays YMCA
Multi-level 5-6

If you are a member of the YMCA, there is no charge for the class. If you are not a member of the Y, the fee is paid to the Y as a drop in fee for the entire facility (I think its around 8 or 9 dollars).