Energize Your Body and Brain With This Beginner 15-Minute Yoga Sequence

Downward Facing Dog is an active pose that always helps to calm a busy mind during the day. Focus on deep, full-body breaths to release your legs and get the most out of this pose.

• From Standing Forward Bend, place your hands on the floor, and step back to Downward Facing Dog.
• Spread your fingers wide, and create a straight line between your middle fingers and elbows. Work on straightening your legs and lowering your heels toward the ground. Relax your head between your arms, and direct your gaze through your legs or up toward your belly button. Hold for five breaths.