Power Pose Breakdown

There are a handful of postures that you'll frequently encounter in Power Yoga classes. At CPY, we've taken to calling these postures "Power Poses." Because these poses pop up in class over and over again, it's important to understand how to achieve proper alignment. Keep these tips in mind next time you take a yoga class to avoid injury and achieve the maximum benefit from each pose. 

WARRIOR I

• Front knee is stacked over ankle

• Neck is in a neutral position

• Hips squared to the front of the room

• Core is engaged

• Back foot is at a 45-degree angle

WARRIOR II

• Front knee is bent and stacked over ankle

• Front thigh is parallel to the floor

• Shoulders are stacked over the hips

• Arms are parallel to the floor in one straight line

WARRIOR III

• Standing leg is strong, with calf and thigh engaged, pushing evenly into the ground

• Make sure one hip is not lifted higher than the other. Hips are squared and even.

• Core is engaged

• Shoulders are relaxed down the back

CHATURANGA

• Stack wrists underneath shoulders

• Pin elbows to ribs

• Fire up your core