Dolphin Pose
The Downward Dog on the forearms instead of the hands; the shoulders carry more while the backs of the legs stretch.
How to do it
Setup
Forearms on the floor, parallel and shoulder-width, toes tucked, hips lifted high.
Steps
- Press the forearms down and send the hips up and back.
- Let the head hang between the arms, heels reaching down.
- Hold and breathe, then lower the knees to rest.
Common mistakes
Elbows sliding wider than the shoulders: keep the forearms parallel. Chest sinking toward the floor: push the floor away and lift out of the shoulders. Rounding the back to force the heels down: bend the knees and keep the spine long.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
