02/06/2022
i generally don't include chaturunga during the first 15-20 minutes of class. why? there are a few reasons for this..
prone backbends like cobra, locust, and sphinx all offer something different in terms of engaging the back body. with the exception of locust, there is a pulling forward, lengthening quality that facilitates length along the spine which is useful in many other poses. doing solely upward dog is like only doing high lunge in your practice..
secondly, chaturunga is done incorrectly all the time. it's hard to adequately break down chaturunga outside of a 1:1 or workshop setting so offering alternate backbends gives students a choice on what they want to do in their vinyasas..
so there you have it. please ensure your shoulders don't dip too slow, god forbid you do the swan dive through it, adduct your elbows, and don't be afraid to lower your knees down so your upper body isn't too taxed..
see you sundays at 2pm at van mission!
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📷 by .holts // .che