Free Online Workshop: Deconstructing Downward Dog
Reserve your spot before it's too late:
Downward Dog is everywhere—it shows up in beginner classes, advanced flows, and everything in between. But here’s the reality: while it’s one of yoga’s most common poses, it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
This 1.5-hour interactive workshop will take what you think you know about Downward Dog and give you fresh insight into how to practice (and, if you teach, how to share) the pose in a way that supports all bodies.
Workshop Details
When: September 17th, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am Vancouver (PST)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm New York (EST)
6:00- 7:30pm London (GMT)
Format: Live on Zoom
Length: 1.5 hours
Cost: Free
Bring: Your questions, curiosity, and an open mind
Replay available if you can’t join live but registration is required.
What You’ll Learn:
In our signature Move + Learn style, we’ll break down the pose from the ground up:
Applied Anatomy Made Simple
Learn how shoulders, hips, and hamstrings each influence the pose. Understand the strength, stability, and mobility required to keep it safe and sustainable.
Hips + Hamstrings
Explore what’s really stopping folks from finding ease in the pose and helpful tools and strategies for happier hamstrings.
Options for Every Body
Learn how to adapt Downward Dog so it feels supportive, sustainable, and empowering—whether you’re practicing for yourself or guiding others.
The Heel Question
Should heels actually touch the floor? We’ll answer that (and bust a few myths along the way).
Shoulder Smarts
Discover why so many people’s shoulders aren’t happy here and how to adjust hands, elbows, and shoulders for healthier alignment.
Why This Matters
The fundamentals you’ll learn in this workshop go way beyond just one pose. These anatomy-informed insights can be applied to countless other asanas, opening up yoga in ways that make it more accessible, intelligent, and joyful.
Your Teacher: Brea Johnson (she/her)
Brea Johnson is an internationally recognized yoga educator with over 20 years of experience in anatomy and movement.
She leads workshops and trainings worldwide and is the founder of Heart + Bones, a globally recognized online platform for anatomy-informed yoga, mobility, and inclusive movement with a team of expert teachers, offering online yoga, education, and teacher training that empowers people to move smarter, feel better, and sustain their practice for life.