
Yoga: Benefits of Upward-Facing Dog
In honor of our veterans, Karen demonstrates Upward-Facing Dog Pose at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Downtown Hot Springs. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesThis month I’m getting right into the physical benefits of the pose because they are significant and Upward-Facing Dog (often shortened to Up Dog) is a strong pose. Up Dog opens the chest and collarbones, counteracting the rounding of the spine that happens as we






