Muscle Group: Neck

Downward dog: the foundational yoga pose. The pose that is supposed to "reset everything." The pose that feels so good to practice when you wake up.

We have heard it before: pull your shoulders down and back for the best posture. For some people, however, especially those with "sloped" shoulders, this can aggravate neck tension and may even cause tingling down into the arms.

The stress and activities of our industrialized world have not been kind to our bodies. Slouching over the computer all day leads to difficulty straightening up. Lifting, pushing and pulling with poor body mechanics leads to lower back wear and tear.