DOWNWARD LOG

Stretches and strengthens entire body Kneel facing a large log (a stable fallen branch or tree trunk) about two feet in front of you. Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the log, then straighten your legs so you're in a downward-dog position with your neck in line with your spine (A). Rise onto the balls of your feet (B). Lift your right leg and bend your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground and your heel points toward the sky (C). Hold for two counts. Lower your leg, coming down to flat (or as flat as possible) feet, and repeat on the other side. That's one rep. Do 10.

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