Crab – Chatus Pada Pitham

Animalia Asana - the animal element in yoga > Crab – Chatus Pada Pitham

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A reliable origin of this pose is currently unknown, though it is widely cited on many a yogasana site and within much yoga literature. Get in touch if you can share information on the origins of this asana.