Learn Downward Dog & Cat-Cow in this video with Daniel Scott. At first, it’s hard to believe when Down Dog is called a “rest pose” and how many people say it “feels great.” Easy or not, regularly practicing Downward Facing Dog will help open up tight shoulders, hips, backs, and hearts. The same can be said for Cat & Cow— two poses that can be practiced at any time, every day, and eventually may feel as good as they look.