What is another word for chaturanga?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˌat͡ʃəɹˈanɡə] (IPA) 
Chaturanga is a Sanskrit word that translates to "four limbs" or "four parts". This term is often used in yoga asanas and specifically refers to the four-limbed staff pose, a foundational posture in many yoga practices. Synonyms for chaturanga include low plank, low push-up, or simply, plank. In this pose, the practitioner begins in a plank position and lowers their body to hover a few inches above the ground with the elbows bent at a 90-degree angle. Other variations of this pose include ashtanga namaskara, saluting with eight parts or eight points, and push-up pose. These synonyms provide alternatives to the traditional term and allow for greater diversity in language when discussing yoga practices.
