Knees Chest Chin Vs Chaturanga: Yoga Teaching Tips with Rachel
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- Ever wondered what the difference is between knees, chest, chin and chaturanga? Why and when would you do either? What are the pro's and con's? In this video, we break down the differences between these two transitions, providing some context to empower you to choose which pose is right for your class.
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I agree! As someone with an anterior pelvic tilt, I feel that I benefit more from keeping the core and ribs contained in charuranga than from the back bending of knees-chest-chin. But I can see how both variations can be beneficial for different people.
Well said Jenny!
Amazing as always ❤ thank you🙏🏻 I love the Ashtanga Namaskara ( knee chin chest) as it has back extension component, when we sequence towards the backbend pose such as camel, etc...and I think one nice thing to practice: is to bring the chest and chin at the same time to the floor while deeply engaging the belly, and maybe from there keeping the knees to the floor & come back to plank ( lower and come back up into plank is a nice practice), and after repeating this a few times throughout the session, maybe trying to lower the knees, chest and the chin at the same time and maybe back up again to plank 😉 and of course this is for intermediate level class...
Rachel your videos are brilliant, I couldn't agree with this more! I was always given this as a modification when I first started yoga and it just feels awkward in the neck! Especially at the start of the class! Thank you for your videos and knowledge! 🧡
Thanks for watching - and great to connect with you here, Poppy! 🤗
Once again, thank you for this, Rachel. Knees, chin, chest does not feel natural for me, so I need more practice with it in the future, but the focus on core will always make me favor chaturanga.
Thank you so much! Very helpful
You are so welcome!
Knees-chest-chin pose, or ashtanga namaskara in Sanskrit, is part of the classical hatha sun salutation
When you say "classical," can you be specific about the lineage you are referring to? I'd love to get clear on that for folks - I'm from the ashtanga/Iyengar side of the road, and I do not see it incorporated there.
Hatha Yoga ("Knees, Chest, Chin"):
Ashtanga Namaskara, also known as the Eight-Limbed Pose, is a key component of traditional Hatha Yoga and is often integrated into the Sun Salutation sequence. This pose involves touching the ground with eight points of the body: the feet, knees, chest, hands, and chin, while keeping the hips lifted.
Slower pace, focus on controlled movements.
Gradual buildup of strength and flexibility.
Great emphasis on breathing, mindfulness, and inner awareness.
Focus on correct alignment and injury prevention.
Vinyasa Yoga (Chaturanga Dandasana):
Dynamic and fast pace, part of flowing sequences.
High physical intensity, promotes strength and stability.
Synchronization of breathing and movement.
Enhances cardiovascular fitness and increases physical challenge.
Both styles and poses have their unique benefits and are suitable for different audiences and goals within the yoga practice.
it's just a different approach
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Thanks Hj! Appreciate the kind clarification and adding more details for us🙏🏻~ since my training is mostly from ashtanga/Iyengar, we don't usually do this pose and it's good to hear more about it from someone who does!
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Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us. I've learned so much from you as a beginner and especially enjoy the sutras and the eight limb videos. Blessings.
Great to connect with you here, Bob ~ And I'm so glad the shares are helpful 🙏🏻 Have a beautiful day!
Love the detail and passion with which you explained the difference. Great resource for folks trying to decipher the two. While I think most yogis are very familiar with chataranga, both from the knees and standard, knees-chest-chin, if not slowed down, generally causes confusion, and I'll see people put their forearms down. BUT ... I'm a fan! I use ashtangasana within a Sun C if leading up to a lot of back-bending or even a chin stand; or, in a gentle class, a longer, looser version of the shape as a standalone shape.
Thanks for sharing Quynh! That sounds like a smart way, intentional to use it as a prep ~ 🙏🏻 and great to have a “pro” knees chest chin voice on the thread 😁
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Love your videos so much!! 🤩 My teacher actually taught us the knee-chin-chest because he said it is better for the lower back to go into upwarddog and backbends from this pose. Also with chaturanga, if you lean to much forward and you dont have the 90 degrees angle, it might lead to wrist injuries. I love seeing this video to get another point of view and to be critical and think and feel for myself. Will try the chaturanga version more after this video and feel what feels best :)
Nice! I think it's all about the exploration...nothing is black and white but a good dose of "what do you gain/ what do you lose," can help us figure out what's right for each circumstance and person :) You have also inspired me to do a vid on that 90 degree wrist angle idea! I was taught that originally...but now am having additional thoughts about it, I look forward to seeing what you think! Thanks for being part of this community Cynthia! :)
Thanks for your reply and love this thing about looking at gain/losses instead of viewing it as as right/wrong. Looking forward to your upcoming video(s)😊❤ and curious about the wrist thing now haha
You should engage your core with knees chest & chin. And that is traditional yoga.
When I reference “traditional” yoga on this channel, I am referring to the Ashtanga and Iyengar practices. I am not familiar with other lineages; it would be informative if you would share which lineage this practice of knees chest chin is from so folks out there can know.
love the arguments you shared.
questions: why aren't you a fan of hyper extension of the neck and back in chin-chest-knees? is that "hyper extension" potentionally bad for the human body or is your not liking just for inclusivity's sake?
Ultimately, I think that all movements in the body are great. Although for hyper mobile people, I would probably not be such a fan of practises that take joints into extreme ranges of motion. However, in the case of this particular posture, I’m not a fan of it because I don’t think it prepares the body appropriately for chaturanga, which, at least the way I practice is where the sun salutations go to. But that is my personal preference, and I know others who would use knees chest chin as a way to prepare for backbends, which I can understand.😃
@@RachelScottYoga thank you for the answer! I appreciate it!
I do knees chest after years of chaturanga. I just can’t put that burden on my shoulders anymore.
That sounds wise ~
Disagree with your assessment of knees chest & chin.
Variation is the spice of life and that’s what makes the (yoga) world go round. I think in terms of cultivating a “everything has a purpose and place” it may be helpful to hear from you a little more detail on it. Why do you like it? What do you gain and what do you lose from practicing it this way? While I prefer the ashtanga chaturanga transition, it would be useful for the folks out there to know why you like this one instead.