Workshops & Events
Mastering Chaturanga
Sunday, 12 November 2023
Our Mastering Chaturanga workshop returns in November!
In this workshop, we will explore one of the most complex, yet most common yoga poses. Ananda will offer a step-by-step breakdown of alignment, easy-to-do warm-ups, hands-on assists, individual attention, and open forum for inquiry.
Chaturanga dandasana, or four-limbed staff pose, is the transition from high-to-low plank integrated into the Sun Salutation sequence of Vinyasa yoga. Executing the posture requires arm strength, wrist flexibility, shoulder stability, and core integration, serving as preparation for arm balances and inversions. However, chaturanga is often done prematurely without proper understanding of alignment, acting as a common cause of yoga injury.
This 2-hour-long workshop serves to:
- Explain the optimal biomechanics of the shoulders, arms, and core in chaturanga dandasana
- Explore warm-ups and preparatory poses
- Exhibit how to flow through chaturanga safely
- Promote longevity in the yoga practice
All levels are welcome:
- The beginner will be equipped with tools to feel informed and safe in a fast-moving vinyasa class.
- The seasoned practitioner will refresh his/her knowledge on that which has become routine, recognizing and reversing chronic patterns of misalignment and habits that lead to injury over time.
Mastering chaturanga will not only elevate your practice to the next level, it will result in a more conscious, self-caring, and sustainable yoga practice!
WHEN: Sunday, 12 November from 14:30 – 16:30
WHERE: The House of Yoga, Rue de la Paix 14
PRICING: €40
