Surya Namaskara Part 3 for Intermediate Level: a Vinyasa Idea Beyond the 12 Steps
In this third session, we expand beyond the surya namaskar to a longer vinyasa. We also spend some time preparing the arms and legs before the fast actions, and some pacifying actions after.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 60mins
Props needed: yoga strap, access to a wall, props like blocks are optional
This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level Intermediate)
Tag words: 60mins favorite standing asanas sun salutations surya namaskara vinyasa
Surya namaskar can be an energising and strengthening practice – it is especially suited to morning and cold weather. It is not so well suited to a hot climate or as an evening practice.
People with shoulder, wrist and back weakness are advised caution, although some adaptations are possible to work around these weaknesses without aggravating them. Surya namaskar is not recommended for women during menstruation and pregnancy, and for anyone with recent abdominal surgery or other conditions like diarrhoea and dysentery, those with heart ailments, and anyone with any debilitating condition.