How to Chaturanga
You get the courage to go to your first Vinyasa class and all of a sudden everyone starts doing some push-up type thing into a mermaid arching towards the sun into a stick your butt in the air kind of flow. The last thing you heard was chaturanga...and you probably didn't even know that's what they said. Welcome to yoga!
As a beginner, these are the moments that might make you think "What did I just get myself into?" - but it is an incredible opportunity to learn something new. So let's break it down!
Once you've practiced with the video, take a picture or video of yourself so you can actually see your own alignment. Sometimes its really surprising to see the difference between how you feel in the pose versus your actual alignment.
Have more questions about your personal practice? Learn more about working with me one-on-one in virtual wellness coaching sessions. I'd love to support you!
About the Author:
Tiffany Lord, E-RYT & Yoga Therapeutic Specialist
Corporate Wellness Coach
Resilience + Stress Management Expert
As the founder of Love + Asana, I help busy professionals feel more resilient and and increase agency in their wellness. This all-levels, accessible approach to physical and mental health at work allows employees to easily learn and implement healthy habits during their work day…and feel the benefits ripple out into all areas of life
Since 2016, I’ve had the honor of coaching thousands of employees through virtual sessions and workshops focused on relaxation techniques, mindset, and mobility. My wellness articles have been featured in fyi50+, CO Yoga + Life, and I’m the author of three “Get With Gratitude” journals based on my online workshop series for resilience through a grateful mindset.
I completed a 200-hour training through CorePower Yoga and received my 500-hour Therapeutic Specialist certificate through Yoga Medicine to complement my background in massage therapy and Bachelor’s Degree in International Business with Cum Laude honors from the University of Colorado at Denver. As a Continuing Education Provider with the Yoga Alliance, I share my knowledge of functional movement and the mind-body connection with yoga instructors wanting to deepen their teaching toolkit.