Sun Salutation Flow Sequence
A simple and effective series of yoga postures that invigorates the whole body.
Sun salutation flow sequence. Get to know the key yoga postures of. Exhale downward facing dog. Doing this mini sun flow helps to generate physical stamina strength and mental focus and doesn t take a lot of time. Inhale half way up.
Sun salutes are often performed in sets of five but if you are new to the practice it s wise to begin with two or three. Egyptian sun salutation sequence is considered a warm up yoga pose to prepare the body for more intense yoga poses yoga flow. Learn to do it at home with step by step instructions and photos. Sometimes it fires me up to do more and sometimes it s my movement for the.
Inhale upward facing dog. Each pose coordinates with your breathing. The sun salutation or surya namaskara soor yuh nah muh skar uh is a series of poses performed in a sequence to create a flow of movement. Each time you flow through this sequence synchronize your breath with the movements of your body.
Inhale to a flat back. Sun salutations build heat in the body and are often used as warm up sequences for a yoga practic. Guided by brooklyn yoga school founder lily cushman learn the. If you move through the sequence rapidly by transitioning into the next pose each time you inhale or exhale you ll warm up fairly quickly.
Yoga for beginners a slow moving yoga practice with clear instructions to learn key yoga poses in vinyasa yoga. This video explores the traditional sun salutation. Exhale to a forward fold. Inhale to extend and exhale to bend.
This sequence might be considered the classic one but there are so many variations that many modern schools would dispute this. This sequence is a must for yoga beginners. Start with 5 or 6 repetitions and gradually build to 12 or more or set a timer starting with 3 minutes and gradually increase to 10 or more. Inhale to come all the way up to standing arms reach high start of video exhale to fold forward hands through heart center.
This sequence of postures can be a complete practice in itself or can prepare you for a longer asana routine. Egyptian sun salutation sequence helps boost energy in the body and hence can be included in flow yoga sequences.