DO THE BASICS RIGHT
Words Laura Potter. Photograph iStock.
Whatever yoga style you’re into, and whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’d be surprised how easy it is to get this pose wrong. ‘Chaturanga dandasana is heavily used in yoga, so it’s important to get your alignment right,’ says Michele Pernetta, yoga instructor and founder of Fierce Grace (fiercegrace.com). ‘Get it wrong and you risk repeated injury. Get it right and you’ll work your deltoids, pectorals, triceps, spinal muscles, core, quads, hamstrings and gluteus.’ Here’s her step-by-step guide…
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