Start in a high plank with your shoulders above your wrists, high on the balls of your feet. Shift your hips back into downward facing dog…and use this position as a starting point.

The goal in downward facing dog is to feel anchored and grounded in your hands, but buoyant in your heels. Try a few of these tricks out and see if they feel right in your body. And remember: your downward dog might feel different from one practice to the next.