Upward Facing Dog

Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended straight and the tops of your feet flat on the mat.

Place your hands on the floor right beside your ribs with your elbows tucked closely into your sides.

Inhale deeply and press firmly into your hands to lift your chest and torso upward off the floor.

Straighten your arms completely while keeping your shoulders rolled back and down away from your ears.

Lift your hips and thighs slightly off the ground, supporting your weight entirely on your hands and the tops of your feet.

Gaze straight ahead or gently tilt your head upward to deepen the stretch through your front body.

Exhale as you slowly lower your torso and legs back down to the starting position on the floor.