Soft Heart: A Chaturanga-Free Practice

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Christen Bakken

The Yoga Sutras state that our practice should be steady and sweet. In our culture and day-to-day lives, we have come to value strength. We want to complete our to-do lists, climb the corporate ladder, and complete marathons. We are looking for firm abs, jiggle-free arms, and a firm (but full) booty. In this practice, we will explore the balance of cultivating strength where it is needed and allowing sweetness and softness where possible. The chaturanga (and even downdog and plank) have been taken out of this practice. It is deceivingly challenging while sending an energetic reminder that softness in the heart can be one of our greatest virtues. "May my foundation be firm and my heart be soft" is a mantra for moving and living.

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Average Rating:5.00 rating based on 56 reviews

By ktb343 | Thursday, November 24, 2022
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I really appreciated this practice last year when recovering from a torn ligament in my elbow and now again when recovering from a 2nd degree burn to my hand. While of course it is possible to modify other practices it feels great to do an entire practice. Thank you!!!

By Rhonda | Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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By Carmen | Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Really enjoyed this class! Well put together flows that felt energizing.

By Andrea | Sunday, July 31, 2022
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Excellent class! Every bit as challenging as a practice with chaturanga!!!

By Tara | Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Excellent! Great class and instructor!

By Kathy | Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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I really enjoyed the class and it was a unique flow. She always has a way of making the class challenging, yet fun!

By Stephie | Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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I had some trouble getting into the flow in the beginning but once I did, wow, such a nice vinyasa! My wrists are grateful for the break today and the messages of love, just beautiful. Thank you!

By Kristy | Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Great class! I loved taking a break from chaturangas. My wrists are thankful! Her sequencing is creative and flows well. I enjoy the humor and lightness she brings to the class!

By Jo | Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Did as part of YDL 14 day self love challenge. Wonderful class, find myself almost doing a few chaturangas out of habit!!! liked the arm twists in the beginning. Have done this class a few times in the past but don t see that I ever reviewed. A definite favorite!

By Geri | Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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That was really refreshing to do a strong vinyasa flow without chaturangas, downdogs and planks. I really liked the wrist exercise at the start also which is a good stretch for drumming as well as yoga!

By Constance | Monday, February 14, 2022
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Dear Christen. I have serious wrist constraints and have been avoiding intermediate classes because of the demands they place on the wrists. Thank you for offering a vigorous and delightful intermediate class without any strain on the wrists. So appreciated.

By kyoga | Saturday, February 12, 2022
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Lovely class! I m honoring some shoulder pain from too much snow-shoveling. I was somehow at a loss as to how to get a good practice in without Chaturanga... this is it!

By Kiyomi | Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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This is perfect for my husband who has wrist issues. I love Christen s Yoga; Gentle but strong. Thank you for always. The words she delivers make my day rich.

By Lucy Hahn | Friday, December 18, 2020
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Wow!!!! As someone with wrist issues, I very much appreciated this energizing yet very safe class. Christen is so warm, funny, and wise. I love her energy!!! As someone who has always been told I am "too sweet," I also appreciated her lifting up the quality of sweetness and an attribute worth cultivating, in balance with a strong foundation. Just what I needed! :) Thank you.

By Suzanne | Friday, December 18, 2020
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Excellent class for when you ve got hand, wrist or shoulder problems. Includes nice wrist and hand stretch at beginning, interesting standing pose flows and balances and fun ways into boat pose.

By XtineEley | Thursday, October 22, 2020
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I have a little arthritis in the saddle of my right thumb. Some days, between lifting and yoga, it can be very painful. I decided to try this out. What a lovely flow - that still has work! - for those days my hand is hurting. Thank you, Christen.

By inkar | Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Great Practice
Namaste
Elvira

By abenson | Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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I have been struggling with neck and shoulder pain recently that s exacerbated by chaturanga so I ve been avoiding the more rigorous yoga classes that I normally do. This class was perfect for meeting my needs of a chaturanga free rigorous yoga practice which are difficult to find.

By Au Lim | Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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I overexerted my right shoulder a few weeks back so I eased off from practice to avoid further injury and let it rest... till today. I felt that my shoulder isn t totally good yet, but I really miss some sweaty practice. So I tried this class. It was perfect! Followed it with a yin yoga practice. Very happy my yoga fix today. Will do this again till my shoulder feels ready for more vigorous practice. Namaste!

By inkar | Monday, August 10, 2020
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Great practice with Christen
Namaste
Elvira

By MJ | Monday, June 8, 2020
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I ve recently experienced some deltoid pain. This session totally fit my needs! The pacing was quick enough to get my blood flowing but also slow enough to allow adjustments/modifications.

By klw970 | Friday, May 29, 2020
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By caroli | Sunday, May 24, 2020
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This class is excellent. I recommend it without hesitation. The flow is fast but not too quick. Also, the teacher is very sweet and very good at giving instructions. Don t think twice, take this practice!

By Mp6655321 | Saturday, April 11, 2020
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A creative and challenging class! Christen is an encouraging and compassionate instructor. I always feel inspired and light afterwards. Thank you!

By Mp6655321 | Saturday, April 11, 2020
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A creative and challenging class! Christen is an encouraging and compassionate instructor. I always feel inspired and light afterwards. Thank you!

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