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eight limb caterpillar
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Description
Reclining catipillar, knees-chin-chest pose, alternate chaturunga/plank variation. A prone position with the knees, chin, and chest touching the ground, creating eight points of contact. It is commonly used as a transition or counterpose in vinyasa sequences, particularly between plank and upward-facing dog or cobra. This pose belongs to the ashtanga family and is a preparatory stage in sun salutations. Known in Sanskrit as ashtanga namaskara, it emphasizes alignment and strength in the upper body.
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Common Names
eight limb caterpillar
knees chin chest
ashtanga namaskara
अष्टाङ्ग नमस्कार
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