Tadasana Tuesday: Dolphin Plank

Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana Yoga Pose of the Week

Also Known As Dolphin Plank

How do you do it?

1. Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Shift your weight forward so that your shoulders are over your wrists.

2. One at a time, lower your forearms to the floor with your palms facing down. Place your elbows where your hands were, and spread your fingers wide. You want your body to be in one straight line, with your heels over your toes.

3. It’s very important to engage your abs here, so draw your belly button toward your spine. Keep the muscles in your tush relaxed, draw your shoulders away from your ears, and gaze between your hands.

4. Hold for 3-5 breaths. Then come back onto your hands and press back into Downward Facing Dog.

Benefits

• Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
• Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, and arches
• Strengthens the arms and legs, and core
• Helps prevent osteoporosis