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Doga: 30 Variations of Downward Facing Dog
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Down Dog Pedal
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Downward Facing Dog Knee To Nose
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Down Dog Lunge
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Downward Facing Dog Leg Up
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Downward Facing Dog Split
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Standing Split
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Downward Facing Dog Revolved
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Intense Side Stretch III
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Bound Triangle
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Down Dog Lunge
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Half Monkey
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Tripod Headstand Prep
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Headstand Preparation
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Handstand Against Wall
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Headstand Bound Against Wall
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Down Dog Lunge Partner
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Down Dog Child Partner
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Double Dog Partner
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Plank Dog Partner

This plan has 30 variations and modifications for Downward Facing Dog Pose - ordered by level of difficulty.

Down Dog is the most popular yoga pose for most yogis.

And with good reason.

Down Dog creates space within your spine for healing light to pour through. And if that's not good enough to get chipper about, it also: stretches & opens shoulders, calms the nervous system, stimulates abdominal organs & thyroid gland, helps relieve symptoms of menopause, reduces stress & fatigue, therapeutic for backache, headache, infertility, insomnia & sinusitis, tones arms, sculpts thighs, and will set the entire backside of your body free.

Not bad for ONE pose, heh!

When practicing one or more of these Down Dog variations, ask yourself one of the dog philosophy mantras (help you tune into dog power).

Dog Philosophy Mantras

“I call upon dog power for one pointed focus.”

“I call upon dog power to find more time for fun."

“I call upon dog power to prioritise fun today."

“I call upon dog power to become a champion of service and find ways to be of service to my friends, family and community?”

“I call upon dog power to be aware when a friend or family member is in need, so that I can reach out and be of service to them?”

“I call upon dog power to take myself less seriously and wag my tail for no reason in particular...just to celebrate life."

“I call upon dog power to enjoy the moment.”