Downward-Facing Dog - a pose performed by standing on the hands and feet with the hips lifted to the sky - is one of the most popular yoga postures today. But why is it such an important posture? The simple answer is that it's great for your health! Down Dog calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression; it helps relieve the symptoms of menopause; it relieves menstrual discomfort when done with the head supported; it helps prevent osteoporosis; it improves dige