I like this word 'chaturanga'. It reminds me of a dance. I like saying and hearing it. I also like doing it. What the heck is it you ask? It's a four limb staff pose that strengthens the arms, legs, abs and shoulders, (see above image). It's been part of what has become my regular yoga practice series, and can I tell ya how good I feel?!
I've been practicing 4x a week and the outcome from this makes me feel so strong and supple. Every class has challenging postures that in turn challenge my ego mind to soften. Every new day on the mat is different. Sometimes I can move effortlessly into a posture and others not so much, and you know, it's liberating to just let go of the expectations and accept what is in front of me in that moment. It's these kind of mind/body results that make me ask myself why I ever discontinued my practice in the first place.
2 comments:
Brilliant! I must get into a similar groove, a yoga practise or something other to gain back the muscle tone I seemed to relinquish to ole man winter. I don't think I have even been breathing properly for fear that the damp chilled air will hurt as it enters my feeble body. The most exercise I have had in the past 2 months is pacing while talking on the phone!! Perhaps I'll give your new posture a try..but could you spot me incase I can't get up off the floor??
I'm so envious! I've been wanting to do the yoga but alas, I haven't the time! Way to go. Keep it up!
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