asana & inspiration
halasana...how navigating plow pose led to growth
One pose that has always challenged me is Halasana, plow pose. I’ve since learned that with a little support from yog...
5 simple ways to get the most out of your home practice
A home yoga practice can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding rituals of your day. But time can be challenging...
inspiration from India: The Taj
Many of chattra's hand-block printed designs are inspired by motifs found in the architecture of India. The Taj Maha...
inspiration from India: Varanasi Ghats
The ancient, sacred city of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges is active: ablutions, pujas, astrology, funeral pyre...
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...