Surya Namaskara B
October 23, 2013 by admin
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Following surya namaskara A, the Ashtanga yoga sequence intensifies with surya namaskara B, intended to further warm up the body.
2. Awkward Chair Pose – Utkatasana
Inhale. Bend the knees, bringing the arms up, and the seat back.
3. Standing Forward Bend – Uttanasana
Exhale. Straighten your legs as you forward bend.
5. Four Limbed Staff Pose – Chaturanga Dandasana
Exhale. Flatten your palms and jump or step into chaturanga dandasana.
6. Upward Facing Dog – Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Inhale. Roll over the toes to upward dog.
7. Downward Facing Dog – Adho Mukha Svanasana
Exhale. Roll back over the toes to down dog.
8. Warrior I – Virabhadrasana I
Inhale. Step the right foot forward next to the right hand. Bring the arms up with the palms touching overhead.
9. Four Limbed Staff Pose – Chaturanga Dandasana
Exhale. Bring the palms down to the floor and step back into chaturanga.
10. Upward Facing Dog – Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Inhale. Roll over the toes to upward dog.