Downward Facing Dog and Total Hip Replacement

Its triangular structure makes it a very stable pose. When you find just the right balance and alignment, your sense of time will slip away while you enjoy the benefits of this semi-inversion.
Strengthens shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands.
Lengthens and relieves spinal pressure with semi-inversion.
Stretches hamstrings, calves, and Achilles tendon.
Increases blood flow to the brain to relieve headaches, mental fogginess, and stress.

The mindful positioning and movement of the leg bones in relation to the pelvis and the spine promotes hip mobility.
The pose builds strength in buttocks and hip stabilizers as well as in the shoulders, arms and hands.

Do Downward Dog using a chair or countertop. Perfect for if you are not yet ready to get down to the floor.
Do Downward Dog on your knees. This variation builds mobility and strength in the arms and shoulders in preparation for the full pose.

While in Downward Dog try lifting one leg up and down and then practice the with the other. Start by lifting just a few inches off the floor to test how it feels. Keep your hips level and avoid shifting forward over your hands.
While in Downward Dog try rising up and down on the balls of your feet. Avoid shifting forward over your hands.
While in Downward Dog try lowering to your knees and back up again. Move slowly while maintaining a neutral spine and just barely touch the knees to the ground before going back up again. This builds core strength and awareness of spinal alignment.

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