This month's featured yoga pose of the month is Downward Dog. Our MINT Ambassador Kirk O'Neal, who is working on his yoga certification, shared some insight on this pose.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Downward dog is often thought of as a resting pose, but even in stillness, there is so much work to do. From downward dog, press all 10 fingers into the ground and externally rotate your shoulders so your biceps turn towards the front of the room. Draw your shoulder blades away from the ears. Actively press your heels toward the earth and lift your hips towards the sky. Gaze towards the belly. Being active in downward dog, as opposed to resting, helps us create equanimity between our upper and lower body.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀