Surya Namaskar A Course
Learn sun salutation techniques that will help your practice!
The Sun Salutations of the Ashtanga yoga practice are a beautiful way to begin your practice. In this course discover how to move in every single vinyasa (breath/movement) so you can begin to really embody every movement.
Surya Namaskar A
Surya Namaskar A
The full practice
In this video you'll learn the foundational posture of Samastithi and how it is intrinsic to understanding the whole practice.
Samastithi
Ready to move
In this video you'll learn the foundational posture of Samastithi and how it is intrinsic to understanding the whole practice.
Ekam | One
Raise your hands
This video shows how to begin in a deeply embodied way. The simple practice of raising your arms sets the tone for understanding movement.
Dve | Two
Folding forward
This video shows how to really find the connection of folding forward with awareness. It is a powerful way to deepen your connection to earth. .
Trini | Three
Energising the spine
In this video you'll learn one of the fundamental movements in the practice that aids the ability to step or jump back with strength.
Chatvari | Four
Moving to Chaturanga
This video shows you different variations to move into chaturanga dandasana, one of the fundamental poses of the whole Ashtanga practice.
Pancha | Five
Upward Facing Dog
This video gives you different options for moving into this complex pose while protecting your shouldered and spine.
Shat | Six
Downward Facing Dog
In this video you'll learn the techniques involved in finding an optimal downward facing dog position that opens the whole body.
Sapta | Seven
Extending the spine
This video shows you how to move with awareness back in to the extended spine position from downward facing dog.
Ashtau | Eight
Upward Facing Dog
This video covers folding forward from the extended spine position, discovering the earth again (repeating the movement from earlier).
Nava | Nine
Arms up, look up
This video shows you how to stand back up from a forward bend with awareness and structure, repeating the first vinyasa.