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CAMATKARASANA - Wild Thing Pose

Pronounced Cha-maht-kah-rah-sah-nah.

Camatkara means miracle or surprise, so this pose is creatively translated as Wild Thing Pose. Begin in Downward-Facing Dog, lift your left leg, then bring your weight to your right hand and roll onto the outside edge of your right foot, pushing up onto your left fingertips. Inhale and lift your hips, stepping your left foot back and placing your toes on the floor, bending both knees. Arch your back and lift your hips and chest higher until you’re in the full back-bend with your right foot solidly on the ground. Move your left hand through heart center, then reach back strong.

Camatkarasana - Wild Thing Pose

CAKRA - Chakra

Pronounced Cha-kra.

The chakras are the seven centers of spiritual power within the human body. Certain poses can access specific chakras and/or help align the energy ruled by that chakra. Each chakra is centered in a specific part of the body with an associated color.

Chakra - Vortex, Wheel or focal point of energy that is 3D

The root chakra (muladhara): Found at the base of the spine, it represents a feeling of being grounded. This chakra is red.

Muladhara_Chakra - 1st Chakra - Root Chakra

The sacral chakra (svadhishthana): Found in the lower abdomen, it represents our connection to others and to new experiences. This chakra is orange.

Svadhishthana_Chakra - 2nd Chakra - Sacral or Base Chakra

The solar plexus chakra (manipura): Found in the upper abdomen, it represents our confidence and sense of control. This chakra is yellow.

Manipura_Chakra - 3rd Chakra - Solar Plexus Chakra

The heart chakra (anahata): Found in the center of the chest, it represents our ability to love and find joy and acceptance. This chakra is green.

Anahata_Chakra - 4th Chakra - Heart Chakra

The throat chakra (vishuddha): Found in the throat, it represents our ability to communicate and express ourselves. This chakra is blue.

Vishuddha_Chakra - 5th Chakra - Throat Chakra

The third eye chakra (ajna): Found in the forehead between the eyebrows, it represents our ability to think, imagine, intuit and focus. This chakra is indigo.

Ajna_Chakra - 6th Chakra - 3rd Eye or Brow Chakra

The crown chakra (sahasrara): Found at the very top of the head, it represents spiritual connection. This chakra is violet.

Sahasrara_Chakra - 7th Chakra - Crown Chakra

CHATURANGA - Four Limbed Staff Pose

Pronounced Chah-tour-angh-ah.

One of the most common poses in most yoga classes is ‘Four Limbed Staff Pose’. Chaturanga literally translates to “four limb.” In this pose, you will lower your body from plank until your elbows are in line with your shoulders, building strength throughout your upper body and core.