Yoga Gibberish

I think I've mentioned chaturanga a lot without explaining what it is. So here goes. The chaturanga is actually a step in a series of yoga poses called a "vinyasa". There are some variations to make this more/less challenging, but it basically goes like this:

1. Plank - balance on your hands and toes, maintaining a straight body.




2. Chaturanga - Keeping your elbows at your sides, lower yourself down while maintaining a straight body. This requires a great deal of triceps strength, and I'm only just now able to do it correctly.

3. Upward Facing Dog - Scoop your body forward and through, and arch your back up. Don't hunch your shoulders. Your weight will fall on your hands and the tops of your feet, as you raise your thighs off the floor. This feels really good.



4. Downward Facing Dog - Return to plank, and then push your hips upward, like you want to bring your thighs to your chest. This also feels really good.




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