This module explores Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog) as a functional teaching tool rather than a shape to standardise.
In the video, the focus is on how to guide students through the pose in a way that actually responds to what their body is doing in real time. We look at how to support different patterns of movement using clear verbal cues and hands-on assists, without turning the posture into something rigid or aesthetic.
You’ll see how small adjustments can completely change the experience of the pose, especially around spinal length, shoulder organisation, and how weight is distributed between hands and feet. We also work with common misunderstandings, such as the fixation on heel contact, and shift attention back to what is structurally and functionally relevant.
The accompanying PDF gives you a structured teaching reference you can return to in class or planning. It includes alignment principles, common mistakes, contraindications, verbal cues, sequencing context, and assist ideas. It is designed to support decision-making, not replace it.
Together, the video and PDF give you a clear and adaptable way to teach Downward Facing Dog with more precision, awareness, and respect for different bodies.
