asana & inspiration
inspiration from India: New Year's Day, Majuli, Assam
Majuli, A UNESCO World Heritage site, is an island located in the Brahmaputra River that flows through the northeast...
chattra masala chai
In India, chai is more than just a beverage. It is a reason to gather, chat, just be with one another. chattra’s ma...
malasana - garland aka squat pose
Malasana or garland pose is known to most westerners as squat. When practiced regularly this standing posture streng...
jathara parivritti
Restorative belly twist This restorative version of Jathara Parivritti (pronounced jat-hah-rah pah-ree-vree-tee) is ...
supported Pranayama
The exploration and extension of breathIf I had to pick a favorite Chattra prop, the pranayama cushion would be it. ...
paschimottanasana, spine stretching foward bend
Seated forward bend/intense back stretch (paschimottanasana in Sanskrit) is a forward bend that stretches the muscle...