Chaturanga is one of the most repeated movements in vinyasa yoga, and one of the most commonly practiced by students without having the foundational capacity to support it. For yoga teachers, understanding what chaturanga actually demands of the wrists and shoulder joint, and recognizing when students are not ready to practice it in a way that supports their bodies, is essential knowledge for teaching safe, effective vinyasa classes.

This episode challenges the assumption that you should teach chaturanga in every flow, answers the question "Why?", and offers you alternatives to use with the real range of students who come to a typical vinyasa class.

Challenging The Assumption That You Should Always Teach Chaturanga
The Makeup of Students In Your Classes
Why the Wrists Matter
Why the Shoulder Joint Is the Bigger Concern
What to Offer Instead

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Ep 129: Should Chaturangas Be in Every Vinyasa Class?