Chaturanga Pose
Description
This exercise involves starting in a plank position and lowering down to a low push-up position, with the elbows close to the body. It is often used in yoga as a transition pose or as part of a flow sequence.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Chaturanga Pose Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your shoulders over your wrists and your body in a straight line.
- Lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- Stop when your arms are at a 90-degree angle and your body is hovering just above the ground.
- Hold this position for a few breaths, then push back up into plank pose.
- Repeat for several repetitions, making sure to engage your core and keep your body in a straight line throughout the movement.
Chaturanga Pose Form & Visual
Chaturanga Pose Benefits
- Relieves tension in the chest and front of the shoulders
- Improves posture by opening up the chest and shoulders
- Increases flexibility in the chest and shoulders
- May help alleviate upper back pain
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
Chaturanga Pose Muscles Worked
- Triceps
- Chest
- Shoulders
- Core
Chaturanga Pose Variations & Alternatives
- Chaturanga push-up
- Chaturanga with knee taps
- Chaturanga with leg lifts
- Chaturanga with mountain climbers
- Chaturanga with side plank
