YOGANUARY #5 | Downward Facing Dog, Technique & Variations | CAT MEFFAN

This is the first of my 'How To...' videos in the #YOGANUARY series. As well as bring you flows and meditation tips I also want to look as some of the more beginner postures, break them down, talk about alignment and then move on to working through some of my favourite variations.
This is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.
I'd LOVE to see and hear about it from you, so please do tag me in any tweets, Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat posts.
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Yoganuary is a 31-day yoga challenge that I am bringing you every day (VIDEOS TO BE UPLOADED AT 6AM) throughout January to not only help work on your movement and tone those bodies, but to hopefully teach you about lots of other aspects of yoga. All I ask of you is to open your mind, get on your mat and spend a little bit of time there every day.
-- EQUIPMENT USED --
I filmed this on my Olympus Pen E-PL7. I didn't need lights for this video, but when I do, I use these studio lights - goo.gl/2Wft41

[@mikaylalewis3520]

The 'plank to downward facing dog' was such a helpful tip! Thanks Cat, loving yoganuary

[@BetterlifeNowinnerpeace]

Love the way you explain

[@leonvanderlaan]

I'm a guy doing your yoga lessons a couple of times per week. You have a great positive energy! Keep it up, it's enlighting!

[@przemekpolanowski8531]

Wow, very interesting clio. In fact, i watched it from begining until the end, which is rare with KZbin's yoga videos. Very interestig!

[@hattystiles4891]

This answered the question I am always asking myself, which is: why do I always need to do a really big wiggle of my feet when transitioning from downward facing dog to plank! Thanks Cat. Such a common pose that we don't spend enough time truly working on improving.

[@marshallislandsg5630]

Looks pristine.

[@jenniemoore7100]

I'm just starting on my yoga journey so this was incredibly helpful. Thanks so much x

[@FactsNReason]

What a bod!!

[@linggg1541]

Thank you this was very helpful. Please can you tell me where you got your mat from..mine keeps slipping about! 🙏

[@liukang85]

The wave motion thingy seems like a great idea... going to try it next time :)

[@amandabrown6846]

Thank you Cat, this is such a useful video!

[@sherules5005]

1/3/23 done 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@jessbowden2358]

Loving your personality coming through... blossoming bottom hehe

[@shabirahmed2342]

Nice advice.

[@doraymeandyou]

Are there any yoga positions that are actually enjoyable for a beginner?

[@kellykellitsa]

love this video! such an important posture..such a graceful teacher! :) btw where can i find these leggings?

[@miko578]

Thank you Cat! Really helpful tips for the downward dog. Apart from Yoga, do yo do other exercise? I couldn't notice how strong and graceful thighs you have :) Thank you anyway!!