I f you gave me three seconds to name one of the most common yoga poses, I’d say down dog every time. The asana is one of the ...

Los Angeles yoga legend Shiva Rea flies in monthly ... The practice is ashtanga—a set series of fast-paced poses that are muscle-building and aerobic. Lara Warren follows the classical ...

The pose is fundamental to Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga yoga styles, rooted in ancient Indian traditions. It's a basic backbend that serves as the starting point for many advanced asanas.