Yoga Position: Downward Facing Dog

ladybookworm

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Registered: 06-03-2009

Wed, 02-08-2012 - 3:50pm

I have such a love hate relationship with this pose. I've been doing yoga off and on for a decade now and it seems like this is the only pose I don't seem to grow in. On the one hand I love that its always challenging, but on the other hand I hate that I'm not getting better at it lol.

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critterdreamer

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Registered: 11-05-2008

In reply to: karla1842

Re: Yoga Position: Downward Facing Dog

Wed, 02-08-2012 - 11:59pm

I have never liked that pose. Part of that is a shoulder injury but really that is a developed excuse. I have just never found ease in the pose. Glad I am not the only one. I always feel like everyone loves it except for me and some teachers like to have you spend so much tome in it. I really appreciate the depth of stretch and strength you can get in it ... that is wonderful, if only I didn't hate it. Ha! Oh, well.

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karla1842

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Registered: 04-07-2008

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Re: Yoga Position: Downward Facing Dog

Thu, 02-09-2012 - 8:39am

Hahahaha-You girls have made my day! I struggle with this position and do not find it comfortable at all and have always thought it was just me. People make it look so easy and I find myself straining to do it. lol

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tobylady

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Registered: 01-20-2005

In reply to: karla1842

Re: Yoga Position: Downward Facing Dog

Thu, 02-09-2012 - 10:15pm

Now you guys have me wondering if I'm not doing it right.

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critterdreamer

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Registered: 11-05-2008

In reply to: karla1842

Re: Yoga Position: Downward Facing Dog

Fri, 02-10-2012 - 9:46am

Most people have downward taught early but the more you learn and the deeper you get the more challenging it is. I hear eventually it gets to be your rest pose. I ha e trouble buying that but ...... ok.