Join Suki in this vinyasa flow class that focusses on on the yoga push-up or chaturanga. In Wisconsin, we like to call them cheddarangas :).
Chaturanga is a common posture in our flow classes, as it is a transition pose between plank pose and upward-facing dog.
Chaturanga strengthens the arms, shoulders, abdomen and back muscles. It also makes the wrists stronger and more flexible, in addition to toning the abdominal organs. To enter this pose, the practitioner assumes plank pose. The body lowers until the elbows are in line with the shoulders (low plank). It can be modified by lowering the knees when necessary.
Suki's masterful classes focus on alignment and and really living in the poses. In this Flow class, the foundational focus is backbends. The word "backbend" can sound intimidating, but don't worry, these backbends are accessible and you can always modify!
Yoga backbends are one of the main categ...
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