I recently heard from someone who struggles with poses such as Upward-Facing Dog because of a fused ankle. Cobra Pose and Bridge Pose can act as good prep poses for Upward Facing Dog these postures also provide gentle backbends. Pin By Danica Cochrane On Let S Inhale Then Exhale Yoga Benefits Ashtanga Yoga Easy Yoga Workouts Stretch your legs back. Upward Facing Dog Position . Use your breath to open your chest and backbend mindfully into Upward-Facing Dog Pose. How to Do Upward-Facing Dog Pose Lay face down with your feet hip-distance apart and the tops of your feet on the mat. Though upward facing dog is commonly practiced after chaturanga in a vinyasa flow starting from a prone position lying on your belly can be a nice alternative. Good follow up poses can include other backbends or you may want to create balance within the body by off-setting Upward Dog with a good forward fold such as Standing Forward Bend Pose. Pattabhi Jois you move through upward-facing dog 50 tim