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Up Dog / Down Dog

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             Up Dog/Down Dog

Up Dog and Down Dog stretch and relax the entire spine and spinal cord.

With the Up Dog the tops of the feet rest on the ground and the chest opens as you press your upper body toward the ceiling.  Be sure to relax the buttocks.

With the Down Dog you want to relax the heels to the ground, tighten the thighs and press the chest through the arms toward the floor.

You can hold each position for 1 minute,

or

You can hold each position for 10 seconds, allowing your body to flow from one postition to the next. Do 5 sets.

 

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