Yoga Basics: Chaturanga Dandasana

Often the healing properties of yoga are emphasized. Yes, yoga can be incredibly therapeutic! But just like any movement modality, if we are not careful we can injure ourselves. Knowing how to do chaturanga dandasana safely can insure the longevity of your yoga practice. That’s what we want right? A safe sustainable practice for the long term. So check out the video above and learn how you can do chaturanga dandasana the right way for your body.

Yoga Basics: Chaturanga Dandasana

In Sanskrit this pose translates to Four Limb Stick Pose. Chatura is the number 4. Anga is a limb, like the branch of a tree, Danda is a stick or a staff and Asana means posture. 

This pose is SO often misaligned in vinyasa classes but no one ever corrects their students!

Why is it important to know how to do chaturanga dandasana? Because if you frequently misalign this pose you can create long lasting shoulder injuries. Here’s Lauren Rudick takes you through how to do this pose safely.

Often the healing properties of yoga are emphasized. Yes, yoga can be incredibly therapeutic! But just like any movement modality, if we are not careful we can injure ourselves. Knowing how to do chaturanga dandasana safely can insure the longevity of your yoga practice. That’s what we want right? A safe sustainable practice for the long term. So check out the video above and learn how you can do chaturanga dandasana the right way for your body. 

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Yoga Basics: Utkatasana

Yoga Basics: Fierce Pose

Utkatasana

Fierce pose or chair pose is a great standing posture that can be included in to almost ANY yoga sequence !

It strengthens the legs and arms, tones the quads and heats up the body!

In the video below, Yoga Academy International founder Lauren Rudick takes you step by step through fierce pose

This pose is also therapeutic for flat feat, can help build stamina AND boost confidence. 

Be careful in this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip or groin injuries. Remember, always consult with a doctor before taking on a new exercise regimen. 

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Yoga Basics: Warrior 2

Yoga Basics: Warrior 2 pose

Virabadhrasana II 

Warrior 2: A totally iconic yoga posture! We want you to know how to align yourself properly so you practice safely. 

Warrior 2 is a great pose for building strength and confidence. It is heating, energizing and grounding. 
In the video below, Yoga Academy International founder Lauren Rudick takes you step by step through warrior 2 pose. 

Warrior 2 strengthens the legs, is therapeutic for sciatica and flat fee. It tones the arms and helps build focus. It helps open the hips and build flexibility in the groins and adductors. 

Be careful in this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip or groin injuries. Remember, always consult with a doctor before taking on a new exercise regimen. 

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