10 Basic Yoga Poses That Benefit Everyone (Including You)
No matter where you are in your practice, these fundamentals provide you with what you need.
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17 Cues for Downward-Facing Dog You’ve Probably Never Heard Before
Hands shoulder-distance apart? Check. Lengthen through your back? Done. Here are other prompts to help you heighten your—and your students'—experience in this foundational pose.
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