Downward Dog

This is a nice stretch for the shoulders and I also think it feels great for the low back. Start on your hands and knees with your hands directly under your shoulders, fingers spread and your knees directly beneath your hips.  Cur your toes under and then push your hips into the air.  Shift your weight back towards your feet until it is even distributed between your hands and feet. Your body should look like an inverted “V”. You can try to lower both heels to the floor or try to lower them one at a time while bending the opposite knee. If this pose bothers your wrists, they make special blocks that have handles in them that can take the pressure off the wrists. Two examples would be Gripitz Yoga and Exercise Blocks and Gaiam All Grip Yoga Brick.