How to chaturanga yoga Videos

• 1. The Seduction of Yoga: Tutorial: Chaturanga Dandasana Explained
• 2. How to Do a Chaturanga
• 3. Chaturanga Dandasana as taught by Amy Schneider of Cleveland Yoga with Lisa demonstrating
• 4. Chaturanga Dandasana, Yoga
• 5. Ashtanga Yoga: Chaturanga Dandasana Alignment
• 6. Strength in Yoga, Flow from Chaturanga into Updog with Kino
• 7. Yoga for Beginners, Chaturanga Dandasana with Kino
• 8. Yoga Poses: Chaturanga and Up Dog
• 9. Strength Building Yoga: High Plank to Low Plank to Chaturanga Dandasana with Kino

The Seduction of Yoga: Tutorial: Chaturanga Dandasana Explained

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Vini Kobayashi commented on 27 Jun 2015

so difficult :(

stephanie oseguera commented on 18 Oct 2015

not so... with practice

How to Do a Chaturanga

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lexi carranza commented on 21 Apr 2015

this is what i was doing wrong!!!! SO helpful!!!

dkmeller1 commented on 12 Jul 2015

Live and learn! Never hurts to look.

Chaturanga Dandasana as taught by Amy Schneider of Cleveland Yoga with Lisa demonstrating

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Abigail Cartaphus commented on 18 Nov 2012

the breathing was intense, yet that's the most important part in all exercises. do you need to be a gym weight lifting junkie to do this easier or you can learn gradually from scratch?

Mary C commented on 03 Mar 2015

My goal always is too move with such grace and fluidity - still shaking but working on it! Love the women's energy too. 

rolandsc commented on 13 Oct 2010

Well done for that long hold in the low plank position. CHallenging to hold it for that long!

rockrhythm7 commented on 25 Dec 2012

Wonderful teacher and superb demonstration! Thank you both!

taccora commented on 16 Dec 2012

That was beautiful. I need to get into yoga...NOW

Alfredo Galera commented on 19 Feb 2011

THAT WAS 20 SECONDS!!

MsDrelf commented on 30 Jul 2013

Thank you both!!

Chaturanga Dandasana, Yoga

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48Amina84 commented on 16 Dec 2012

Hi Esther, I have a question, and will ask it in dutch, because it's more easy for me to explain. Ik heb 'winged' schoudersbladen, mijn ser.anterior is niet sterk genoeg. Dus als ik in plank pose ga klappen mn schouderbladen naar buiten. Ik begrijp uit je video dat je je schouderbladen naar elkaar toe brengt, maar moet je er zeg maar een potlood tussen kunnen stoppen, of breng je de schouderbladen toch naar buiten, maar duw je je schouders weg van je oren (richting je voeten). bedankt!

GailMHar commented on 13 Jul 2012

Great explanation of shoulder position! I have looked for a video produced by you that addresses how to distribute the weight in your hands. I injuried both wrists some time ago due to not spreading my hands as suggested by so many yoga instructors. One wrist is completely healed. Can someone direct to one of her videos that specifically addresses position of palm of hands and fingers?

Alexis R commented on 25 Aug 2012

Thank you so much for this video!!!!! I've been using apps on my iPhone for yoga and they always have Chatarunga pose. I'm just starting and have no upper body strength, so I just ended up not doing the pose. Thanks to your video I can now attempt this pose with your beginner modification. This is really going to help me tremendously.

Alejandra Hlavacka commented on 06 Aug 2012

Hi Esther! thank you for all your videos, it really help me! I want to ask you something regarding this video. Is it best to do it before breakfast? My problem is that if I don't eat or drink something and do this type of exercises, I get dizzy a lot. What do you recommend me? Thank you in advance! Regards from Argentina!

liveadrm commented on 12 Feb 2013

Esther - this was really helpful. I was not moving my wieght forward. I'm doing P90X and was not at all feeling comfortable with chataranga. Thanks for the great breakdown of stomach in, shoulders back, move weight forward, then go down. Very helpful!

Ekhart Yoga commented on 08 Aug 2012

Hi, You can eat something first. Just wait a little while after eating, especially if you ate a lot, before practicing. You don't need to practice before breakfast, just not right after food. Hope this helps :-)

iverson3-1 commented on 30 Jun 2012

What do you guys think about 16 stretches holding each for 1 minute each? I'm trying to get more flexible for martial arts most of these are leg and hip stretches do you think I'm doing it long enough?

Theo Tsihitas commented on 03 Jul 2012

Thanks Esther. It's very helpful to see Chaturanga in slow motion and to learn how to place your shoulders correctly. This is quite a tough move for a begginer, so it was most useful, thanks!

may RVG commented on 20 Jul 2012

thank u so much Esther...finally I found a teacher who understands how hard it is to start...u have shown options and progressions for beginners like me.

Paul Wu commented on 05 Jul 2013

Esther, in plank pose how do you breathe? You breathe in or out or holding breath? I find breathing in while doing plank a bit hard.

Neequu78 commented on 29 Jun 2012

This is just what I was looking for! I kept wondering why I couldn't get into chatarunga from plank. Now I know why! So helpful!

Vincent Mackenzie commented on 29 Jun 2012

thankyou for all your yoga videos they have been a great help to me the videos are easy to follow and very effective

hazelNuts001 commented on 19 Jul 2012

thank you so much, I've trying to master this pose for quite some time now and this is the best breakdown I've found

Penelope Dreamweaver commented on 15 Jul 2012

Thank you, Esther! That's amazing explanation for this pose. Would you like to make longer class for upper strength?

Jenny Z commented on 05 Jul 2012

breakdowns are awesome! very essential for home practice where we don't have an instructor watching, thank you!!

Ashtanga Yoga: Chaturanga Dandasana Alignment

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Deb Hamwood commented on 08 Feb 2015

So you should be looking forward, head tilted back? Or does the head and neck stay in alignment with the spine?

Maple Sinton commented on 01 Apr 2015

Very helpful, thanks Kino.

bara khan commented on 27 Jun 2015

Magnifique

Strength in Yoga, Flow from Chaturanga into Updog with Kino

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Danielle Newton commented on 04 Sep 2015

The forward shift should actually happen BEFORE you descend into chaturanga. This insures that your joints (elbows and wrists) stay stacked, and therefore supported, when you lower down. Your arms should end up at a 90 degree angle. When you've lowered down to 90 degrees, you need only press up and you're in an upward dog. Your strength and ability are still impressive but this one is important as you don't want to 'dump' into any of your joints! :-)

Ruben-Darius M. commented on 05 Mar 2013

Thank you, I'll be looking for both your line and the other one. Since they take a lot of time ~ 3weeks to arrive to my country, I'll have to order them once I get back from my 1st TTC ;) in India. and thanks for all your work here with the videos, I watch each one and share them to the trainers i attend..

Iain Bennett commented on 09 Aug 2015

Hi Kino can you talk a bit more about what is going on with foot control as you roll over the toes. Are they just relaxed or are there points of tensing and relaxing the feet? I have watched several videos looking for the answer to this question, but so far no one is talking about this point Namaste :-)

zeyver wolken commented on 10 Mar 2013

I have problems with this transition move with the toes...seems I have my third and second toes larger than the first therefore all the weight or load resides or lies on these two when trying to roll them from being in downward facing dog to cobra (snake)

thelinus commented on 01 Mar 2013

can you recommend anything to help me build up strength in my arms and core, because i have can't support myself in chaturanga at all. i just flop down from plank, more or less. thank you!

konde drakula commented on 18 May 2013

hola mamacita!!beautiful legs ,! nice body!! subscribed thanks for sharingg the videos !how many min should i practice and how many days?? today is my first day!! ty!!

KinoYoga commented on 04 Mar 2013

Well I have a line of yoga mats that I would obviously recommend which you can find on my site, but you can also get the Manduka black mat as it is unbreakable.

Ruben-Darius M. commented on 02 Mar 2013

:)) i was trying exactly this foot fingers flow (before i saw this video).. but the pressure in that points damaged a little my yoga mat :-\

Trent Stark commented on 21 May 2015

Thanks! I always feel awkward during the transition from toes-under to toes-over. Hopefully this will feel more comfortable with practice

Marsha Harrington commented on 27 Jun 2015

you should be moving forward before upward dog (while going down into chatt) and your arms should be at 90 degree angles

Stephanie Chaulk commented on 03 Feb 2015

You're very helpful!!! Been sitting this one out for a little while because I wasn't exactly sure how! Thank you :)

Msnu00nu commented on 01 Mar 2013

With my mat it isn't possible to slide :x how can I handle it other? Maybe with a little jump or to roll back (toes)?

Ruben-Darius M. commented on 03 Mar 2013

I would love to test your recommendation into this.. if you believe they are up to expectations :)

Yogamama100 commented on 28 Feb 2013

Do you practice on a Manduka mat? It's difficult to slide the feet on the Jade Yoga Mate

iriezonapsychonaut commented on 02 Mar 2013

this is very helpful. i like a continuous flow when doing sun salutations.

Yoga for Beginners, Chaturanga Dandasana with Kino

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Cathy Ma commented on 17 Feb 2015

Kino I love your video, but I wonder if your elbows looked a little hyperextended?

Cathy Ma commented on 04 Mar 2015

Just saw that!  haha.  Sometimes certain people are born with it!

Matt Wakeman commented on 18 Feb 2015

I have the same problem, must be all the....tennis

Yoga Poses: Chaturanga and Up Dog

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hakirby commented on 06 Dec 2011

@meowwwweo you need to do more poses to gently stretch the calves and the hamstrings. Don't forget it's ok to bend the knees to bend over. Make sure you're really warmed up. Down dog is good for calves, seated forward bend with a belt or strong scarf around the ball of the feet to pull them towards you or stand with your heels off a step. Go on your tiptoes, then slowly drop your heels below the level of the step, hold for a few breaths about ten times, till there's pressure, not pain

James Webster commented on 05 Dec 2011

I have been doing my yoga using a wall. I would like to see a video of poses that you can do against a wall. laying down with feet up and bum against the wall and sitting with back against the wall. At my level I am finding they both stretch and strengthen (isometrics). I have a limited space 2m x 2m Stretched out i am 2.5m so i have found using a wall lets me do yoga in a small space and use gravity better . Thank You Ester

cynnthea commented on 05 Dec 2011

thank you for the alternatives !! I want to do yoga but need to start with progressive poses. please do more of this type of video :) In addition, i would love if you could explain the special uses/purpose of the position- otherwise perfect video !! Very helpful. I need easy beginning poses as I'm sure many others do also. There are a lot of videos for more advanced yoga, but not as much for modified yoga or beginning yoga.

Ekhart Yoga commented on 06 Dec 2011

@meowwwweo You got some great advice already :-) I totally agree with what's been said. I practiced for years as well to be where I am now. And its about the stretch, not the "end pose" The stretch and the road to the pose is what is going to give you the many benefits of yoga ♥ Please don't push and hurt yourself, your body responds better and will get more flexible quicker if you respect the boundaries...

Pyroshen commented on 06 Dec 2011

@meowwwweo Yoga isn't about competing with others (especially the teacher!). Everyone has their limit, the more you do it the better you will be. Just think about all the baseball players, they weren't smashing home runs their first week at bat.

Jane Drouet commented on 09 Dec 2011

Another great demonstration, thanks Ester. You model and explain answers to questions I didn't even know I had until I see your video's! Keep up the fantastic instruction, and thanks.

ainacupcake commented on 08 Dec 2011

great explanation of the variations! my yoga teacher has never specified the 4 different levels but at least I now know, thank you!!!

DS247 commented on 09 Dec 2011

Very clear explanations Ester - Much appreciated .. Thank you

melzerr1 commented on 08 Dec 2011

Loved your explanation. This really helps!!

Sheeda78 commented on 22 Jul 2012

Great video :)

Strength Building Yoga: High Plank to Low Plank to Chaturanga Dandasana with Kino

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antuta commented on 03 Jun 2015

I appreciate your knowledge of yoga and fitness, I would like to take more of your videos, but I can't because you say so terribly quickly that it unbearable for me, sorry! but everything else is great, well done !! and good luck!

Noriko Whittaker commented on 12 Jun 2015

Thank you, Kino! This is an excellent practice to build my strength. I didn't know the high plank you mentioned here, and this is a nice challenge for me!

Darwin Chuck commented on 23 Nov 2014

Oh Kino how is it possible you still dont have a proper alignment in chaturanga after all those years of yoga ?? Elbows bend in 90 degree angle girl.