Yoga Meets Movement Science Is Chaturanga a Shoulder-Shredder?
In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen dive into the topic of chaturanga, or yoga’s push-up-like asana.
Points of discussion include:
- The anatomy & biomechanics of chaturanga
- The differences between chaturanga and a typical push-up you’d find in the fitness world
- Why chaturanga is actually a much more difficult pose than many people realize
- Potential injury mechanisms of chaturanga
- Should the elbows hug in in chaturanga or not?
- Should we only lower halfway down (to 90°) or not?
- Should we shift forward onto the toes before lowering down into chaturanga?
- What should the shoulder blades be doing in this pose?
- The relationship between the common yoga pose knees-chest-chin and chaturanga
- …And so much more!
Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jenni’s email newsletter
Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis
Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni
Strength for Yoga email newsletter
Strength Training for Yoga (digital book written by Jenni & Travis)
YouTube video: Is Knees-Chest-Chin a Good Prep for Chaturanga?
Instagram post: Do You Know How Much Weight You’re Pushing in Plank?
YouTube video: Should We Shift Forward Onto Our Toes in Chaturanga?
To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram
Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.
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