Emma’s Favorite Outdoor Yoga Pose is…..

By Emma Silverman

If you've taken my Yoga in the Park class at all this summer, you might have gotten used to a similar occurrence. Instead of moving quickly through Downward Facing Dog onto the next pose, it's likely that we spent some extra time upside-down. The reason is simple: Downward Facing Dog is my favorite outdoor yoga pose.

In Downward Facing Dog we press our hands and feet into the earth (quite literally!) and are rewarded with a totally new outlook on the world. The sky looks beautiful when we're upside-down; in Downward Facing Dog we're stable enough to appreciate the outstanding view!

The next time you find yourself practicing outside, I encourage you to take some extra time in this posture with your eyes open. Bring your awareness to the sky, the underside of the trees, and the people in the distance. See if you notice anything new by seeing it with a completely changed perspective. Your perspective off the mat might change, too.

This summer Mighty currently offered a Community Class at Dewitt Park Fridays at noon.  All donations from these Yoga in the Park classes have benefited Cayuga Pure Organics and Hospicare. We’re aiming to keep those classes at the park, until Mother Nature kicks us back inside this fall.  In the meantime, check out our Facebook for updates on our park class.  And come play with us in Dewitt Park!