Calf stretch vs Downward dog

Is the 1st calf stretch the same as downward facing dog in yoga? 

Also my knees start turning out during the oblique stretch where you stand in front of the wall... any advice? 

Hi Angela,

Great questions!

The calf stretch is similar to downward facing dog. Just remember that you are finding the point where your heels lightly come off the ground and then lightly pushing them back towards the ground to find a nice stretch. 

If your knees are rotating in the standing oblique stretch, you may be trying to twist too far for your current mobility. Try twisting less and see if that helps keep your knees facing forward.