Comments on: Chaturanga Dandasana: Wrist and Elbow Killer

By: Ayse

Ayse — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:45:33 +0000

thanks so much! i’ve been doing it the wrong way, it’s a lot harder and painful, and i couldn’t understand what i was doing wrong.. this post has been really helpful!
with light and love..

By: Chaturanga

Chaturanga — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:12:59 +0000

Thank you very much for this post on the correct way to do chaturanga – I am one that has been doing it wrong and I am feeling it in my wrists. Its tough to do it right. Thank you

By: reggieTull

reggieTull — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:21:28 +0000

Great Post – Thank you. I am doing a lot of vinyasas. I have been preparing and increasing strength but just a few days ago I noticed a niggle in my elbow. I know it will lead to trouble if not analyzed. I will watch the 90 degrees and shoulders muscles. My elbows are close to body. I am experimenting with an inward spiral (anursara)and a equal force down and up on both hands. I think an asymmetry has happened. Thanks for sharing. I might just need to modify.

By: Yoginisun

Yoginisun — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:21:46 +0000

This is a wonderful post! I have been struggling with wrist pain for about 6 months, to the point where I can’t even go into Chaturanga anymore, and instead do cat-cow during a vinyasa. I see what you mean about the 90 degree angle changing where the pressure goes into the hands, wrists, and arms.

By: caitmin

caitmin — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:16:20 +0000

Thanks for the post and especially the photo – they are really useful

By: joy

joy — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:05:39 +0000

Thank you so much for your post. The pictures really helped me to determine what ive been doing wrong(i wasnt placing my hand by my ribs and stacking my elbows and wrists but rather near my shoulders) This has caused alot of pain in my elbows.

By: Arzen

Arzen — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:09:07 +0000

Great post on chaturanga dandasana! I pulled a muscle in two or three sessions (ouchie) and that led me to search for some answers on this pose.
Thanks for sharing your experience and yes, I’m going to try to work this pose properly, but not too hard. =p

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By: Corilee

Corilee — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:36:06 +0000

Thanks for the pics! v. helpful.