How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and press firmly through your palms.
- 1
Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Press your hips up and back, moving into Downward Dog, keeping your heels reaching towards the floor.
- 3
Transition from Downward Dog by rolling forward into Upward Dog, dropping your hips towards the floor and lifting your chest and head up.
- 4
Ensure your shoulders are down and back, away from your ears.
- 5
Return to Downward Dog and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure smooth transitions between poses to maintain control and stability. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to support your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sagging the hips below shoulder line
- ✕Bending the elbows during the transition
- ✕Collapsing the chest in Upward Dog