Is Chaturanga a Shoulder-Shredder?

Yoga Meets Movement Science

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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1. Is Chaturanga a Shoulder-Shredder? (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:23:36)

3. (Cont.) Is Chaturanga a Shoulder-Shredder? (00:24:14)