Down dog, or downward facing dog, is a great way to stretch your back and your legs. Plus, it just feels great! But if you do not have a instructor to adjust your form, it can be difficult to get into the correct position. The slightest adjustments to this pose can make a huge difference, and doing it incorrectly can defeat the purpose of the exercise.

In this video, Kimberly Johnson, longtime yoga instructor and body worker joins me to clearly demonstrate three of the most common mistakes people make in down dog and how to fix those mistakes.