Let's begin by coming to hands and knees in Table Top Position with the hands below the shoulders and knees directly below the hips. Walk the hands one palms distance forward and spread the fingers wide. Align the wrists parallel to the front of your mat. Press the thumb and index finger into the mat to create a slight lift in the wrists. Exhale as you tuck the toes under, lift the hips up and press your weight back, knees slightly bent. Press through the palms as you elongate through the spine from crown to tailbone. Begin to straighten the legs extending the heels towards the ground. It's okay if the heels don't actually come to the ground. They may eventually reach the ground as flexibility increases, or due to your particular anatomy, they may never fully come to the ground, and that's perfectly fine. Also depending on your anatomy, you may need to adjust the hands slightly forward or back to find a Downward Facing Dog that's most comfortable to you. Another way to come into Downward Facing Dog is through Child's Pose. Beginning with the hips pressed back over the heels and the arms extended forward, once again spread the fingers wide, press through the palms, tuck the toes, and press the hips up and back. You can wake up the legs and get a nice stretch through the hamstrings by doing what's known as "Walking the Dog." Exhale as you bend the left knee and root down through the right heel. Slowly alternate between heels, straightening the left leg and pressing the right heel down. Remember to follow your breath through the movements, keeping the pelvis level and hips pressed back. Begin to slow the movement, pressing both heels towards the ground. Hug the shoulder blades onto the back as you press down through the palms. Externally rotate your arms by hugging your biceps toward your ears. Internally rotate the thighs by imagining you are squeezing a block between the upper thighs. Feel the heat and strength building in your core. And always remember to relax, breathe, and enjoy your practice.