Since so many of us practice a version of Vinyasa Yoga, I’m devoting a couple of pieces to refining the transitions in these powerful sequences.  Last week I wrote about the transition from Chaturanga to Urdvha Mukha Svanasana. This week we’ll look at the next transition in the sequence, moving from Upward Facing to Downward Facing Dog.

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Stabilize your lower back in Up Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) to create an even arc along your whole spine.

Read: Basics: Open Your Heart (Yoga Journal – October 2008)