Surya Namaskara A
March 15, 2013 by admin
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Sun salutations play a big role in Ashtanga yoga. Several rounds of surya namaskara A begin each practoice, followed by several of surya namaskara B. These sequences are used in many other vinyasa yoga traditions as well.
Unless otherwise noted, movement from one pose to the next occurs on each breath.
1. Samasthiti (Tadasana)
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4. Flat Back
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Inhale. Come up onto the fingertips with a flat back.
5. Four Limbed Staff Pose – Chaturanga Dandasana
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Exhale. Flatten your palms and jump or step back to chaturanga dandasana.
6. Upward Facing Dog – Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
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Inhale. Roll over the toes to upward dog.
7. Downward Facing Dog – Adho Mukha Svanasana
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Exhale. Roll back over the toes to down dog. Take five breaths here.
