Downward-Facing Dog | Yoga Poses

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Andrea	I have DeQuervain's Tendonitis (swelling of the tendons that connect to the thumb) and I find it helpful to spread the fingers but keep my thumbs close to my index fingers. This keeps those already-overworked tendons from having to help support my weight through my wrists, thus relieving pain.
Joyce	Please tell people that a major contraindication for downward facing dog is glaucoma! This is never addressed and has become a big problem!!!
sunder lal dhruve	I have been suffering from hernia since 1year pls tell about yoga which may go away hernia Thanks
Ambar	We are having trouble conceiving. I have a problem with uterus lining being thin. Which yoga pose will increase the blood circulation to uterus?
Sherri	Cupping the palm protects the wrists..you should feel the forearms fire up. The meridian nerve runs from the underside of the forearm into the palm and getting the pressure off this site is imperative to have a healthy pose. As for confused....yoga becomes an inner language, sit with the information, close your eyes and see your inner body then explore those directives. It may help.
confused	What does it mean to "Lengthen your tailbone away from the back of your pelvis and press it lightly toward the pubis." (step 2)? What does it mean to "Firm the outer thighs and roll the upper thighs inward slightly. Narrow the front of the pelvis." (step 3)? Apparently, THIS is why I can't do downward dog, or yoga......I have no idea what any of these instructions mean.............
anita	Are the hands supposed to be "flat" or "cupped" to protect the wrists? Are there advantages/disadvantages to "cupping" versus "flattening" the hands in this pose?
Denise, RYT200	Takes a long time Monica for those calves & hamstrings to release to allow heels to make contact w/our mat, hang in there!
Val�rie	The explanation in the video is so very good.. and detailed, tx ! for all the great info !
Rock Yogi	I have seen plenty of advanced yogis with their heels off the ground in Adho Mukha Svanasana. I find heels on the ground and heels slightly off the ground both beneficial for different reasons.