Sun Salutation Tutorial – Surya Namaskar A

Surya Namaskar A

There is no shame in building body awareness and strength before moving your body more quickly through a vinyasa practice. That's why I teach a modified Surya Namaskar A or Sun Salutation.

In this video, we connect all of the previously covered poses into our first vinyasa flow. Take your time and repeat this flow until you feel more comfortable with the sequence of postures.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1:

Starting from Tadasana

Step 2:

Inhale, reach the arms overhead in Urdhva Hastasana

Step 3:

Exhale, fold forward in Uttanasana

Step 4:

Inhale, half lift in Ardha Uttanasana

Step 5:

Exhale, step back to Phalakasana or jump back to Chaturanga Dandasana

Step 6:

Inhale to Bhujangasana or Urdva Mukha Svanasana

Step 7:

Exhale to Adho Mukha Svanasana

Modifications and Variations

• Substitute Phalakasana with Knee Down Plank

• Swap Chaturanga Dandasana with Knee Down Chaturanga Dandasana

• Replace Upward Facing Dog with Cobra or Bhujangasana

Category

Sun Salutation

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