Four Limb Staff || Chaturanga Dandasana

Chatur || four  anga || limb  Danda || staff

Primary Purpose of Four Limb Staff Pose || Strengthens the shoulder girdle and core, and builds heat in the body.

Benefits of Chaturanga Dandasana

Strengthens

• legs (quadriceps, hamstrings)
• buttocks (gluteus maximus)
• back (erector spine)
• abdomen (rectus abdominus, obliques)
• chest (pectoralis)
• shoulders (deltoids)
• arms (triceps)
• wrists

Stimulates

• circulation
• digestion

Improves

• concentration
• develops focus

Energizes

• the body
• builds core strength

Proceed With Care

• if you are pregnant keep your knees on the ground
• if you have a weak torso or limbs, keep your knees on the ground

Avoid Posture 

• if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure
• recent or chronic wrist, arm, shoulder, back/abdomen injury, inflammation or pain
• carpal tunnel syndrome

Common Misalignments To Look Out For

• sagging in the shoulder girdle
• lower back and sit bones sagging to the ground

Encourage

• knees to earth for support (until you build strength in the upper body to pause with hands at a 90 degree angle)
• draw your navel in and up toward the spine (engaging the core/lifting up)

Learn With Me!

The yogi push up is a foundational yoga pose that builds strength in the upper body as well as the core – preparing students for arm balances and advanced inversions. Learn all about this staple pose including what to look out for and how to course correct to avoid injury and continue to build a solid foundation.

OVER TO YOU!

I have to admit that after filming this class I was sore the next day! This pose is hard core and due to it’s frequency in a yoga class it’s that much more important to make sure you are in alignment. Support yourself and your practice with mindful movement. Tell me how did it go?

xox

Ilona

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