Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog) is a foundational pose in yoga, especially in vinyasa-style practices, but despite its frequent appearance, it’s often misunderstood. Some view it as a resting pose, but there’s more complexity to it than that. While it can become restful with time and practice, it’s an active posture requiring engagement, alignment, and intention. Below are five tips to help you elevate your downward-facing dog, creating a more supported, aligned, and easeful practice.

Yoga can be a wonderful journey whether you’re just starting out, looking to restart your practice, or hoping to spice things up. No matter where you are on your yoga path, these five tips will help you create a spark in your practice and reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit.

Yoga is a practice that nearly everyone has encountered in some way, from kids practicing along with YouTube videos to older adults stretching in retirement communities. But while many of us have experienced a form of yoga, how well do we truly understand what it is?

Yoga has been a cornerstone of my life for years, but I didn’t always know it would play such a big role in my journey. In fact, when I first encountered yoga, I had no idea it would become a lifelong passion and my career. I’d like to share a bit about how I went from casually practicing yoga to owning a yoga studio and teaching others to become instructors through my own Yoga Teacher Training program.