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

Time: 01.40

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

Time: 03.35

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

Time: 02.52

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

Time: 02.45

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

Time: 02.15

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

Time: 02.54

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

Time: 02.40

This video gives you different options for moving into this complex pose while protecting your shouldered and spine. 

Shat | Six

Downward Facing Dog

Time: 04.33

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

Time: 01.27

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

Time: 00.57

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 

Time: 02.48

This video shows you how to stand back up from a forward bend with awareness and structure, repeating the first vinyasa.