The Five Tibetans

Spin = Energy (I am full of energy)

Leg-Raise = Air (My mind is clear and calm)

Kneeling Backbend = Water (I am flexible and receptive)

Tabletop = Earth (Iam strong and balanced)

Upward/Downward Dog = Fire (I am positive and motivated)

WHY "DOWN DOG" IS SO DARN GOOD FOR YOU!

Hey, it's Marco! Downward-facing dog is the most ubiquitous pose in yoga.
This popular yoga pose is the one we see in advertisements and movies, on yoga DVDs, and the covers of health and fitness magazines. Downward-facing dog is taught in beginner yoga classes and returned to again and again by the most advanced yoga practitioners.
Almost everyone who has tried yoga, no matter their skill level, is familiar with downward-facing dog. Even people who have never set foot on a yoga mat can visualize the pose, known in Sanskrit as adho mukha svanasana.
So why is downward-facing dog the media darling of yoga poses? What keeps people coming back to this pose? Why does downward-facing dog make us feel so good? And what the heck does this have to do with acupuncture?
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