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Next, gentle movements focus on the lower body. By extending one leg back and then switching to the other, practitioners engage and awaken muscles in the calves and hamstrings. Tucking the toes under and pushing back into a downward dog signifies the transition to more dynamic stretches, allowing for a deep connection between breath and body. Walking out the downward dog, bending knees alternately creates a sense of release in the legs as practitioners are reminded that it’s perfectly okay if the heels don’t touch the ground.