Surya Namaskara: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part3

This is the third and the last  part of an adaptation of the surya namaskar for a gentler practice.  Level: Gentle Duration: 50 mins Props needed: yoga strap, blocks, a stack of firm blankets/ bolster, access to a wall This recording is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskar (Short Course, Level […]

Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Exp. Beginners)

The first 3 sessions  of this Short Course break down the twelve steps of Surya namaskar, and then put them together again.  The 2 other recordings are FREE Resources. You will find 3 Short Courses for Surya Namaskar in our recorded classes library.  These are for the 3 levels – Experienced Beginners, Intermediate and Gentle Levels.  You are […]

Surya Namaskara Part 1: Stepping Between Uttanasana and Adho Mukha Svanasana

The sessions in this Short Course and good stand-alone sessions by themselves. This one is good to learn arm actions, to learn the connection of hips to legs, the engagement of the abdominal area, to understand uttanasana, and adhomukha svanasana. In this session we do the first few steps of the surya namaskar multiple times. […]

Surya Namaskara Part 2 for Experienced Beginners: Weight Bearing on Hands

This second part of the Short Course introduces weight bearing on the arms, as we prepare for chaturanga dandasana, and jump-throughs. This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Exp. Beginners). Level: Experienced Beginners, Beginner Duration: 60mins This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and […]

Surya Namaskar Part 3 for Experienced Beginners: The Back arches and Alternatives

The sessions in this Short Course and good stand-alone sessions by themselves. This session explores the back-arch of Sun Salutation: urdhvamukha svanasana. In this session we do the full cycle of surya namaskar multiple times. Level: Experienced Beginners, Beginners Duration: 45mins Props needed: yoga strap, access to a wall, props like blocks are optional This […]

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 […]