Anatomy

The Anti-Chaturanga Dandasana

By Roger Cole

Frequent Chaturangas can leave your students imbalanced. Here's how to use Purvottanasana to as an effective counterpose.

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Angle of Repose

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Side to Side

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Flex Your Power

To lengthen your hip flexors and ease back pain, add Warrior 1 to your short list of poses.

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