Ever wonder about the proper head position in yoga for poses like downward dog or cobra pose?
A yoga teacher explains exactly what to do.
Or, to put it another way, not as effectively as you could be?
One body part we often forget about is our head.
Correct downward dog position:
Incorrect downward dog position:
2.
However, in doing this, you initiate the risk of putting too much pressure on our neckouch!
a registered yoga teacher and writer
Plus, you break the golden rule of backbends, which is to make length and space first.
This way, you wont compromise the health of your neckandyoull strengthen your back muscles.
Correct cobra pose position:
Incorrect cobra pose position:
3.
Correct warrior II position:
Incorrect warrior II position:
4.
Correct triangle pose position:
Incorrect triangle pose position:
5.
Corpse pose (Savasana)
Theoretically, lying down on the floor should feel good.
But thats not always the case for some people when they practicecorpse pose.
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a registered yoga teacher and writer
