Sun salutations are a traditional yoga warm-up sequence that energises and stretches the entire body. This practice includes the elements of a classic sun salutation along with a few extra postures to challenge balance and increase strength.
Breathing: Ujjayi breath (aka: Fogging the Mirror breath)
Props to try: Blocks.
Poses in this sequence:
Easy Pose
Sage
Cat-Cow
Low Lunge
Forward Fold
Half Lift
Low Lunge
Downward Dog
Plank
Low Plank
Cobra
Downward Dog
Forward Fold
Chair
Mountain
Warrior 2
Chair
Warrior 2
Chair
Mountain
Tree
Forward Fold
Half Lift
Revolved Side Angle
High Lunge
Warrior 3
Forward Fold
Half Lift
Warrior 2
Revolved Side Angle
High Lunge
Warrior 3
Chair
Forward Fold
Half Lift
Downward Dog
Child's Pose
Supported Headstand
Child's Pose
Locust
Child's Pose
Up Next in Sequences
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Easing Back Pain
This sequence can offer relief from back pain or help keep a strong back supple.
Breathing: Sama Vritti (Equal Inhales and Exhales) or Ujjayi breath (aka: Fogging the Mirror breath)
Props to try: Strap. Blocks.
Poses in this sequence:
Wind Relieving Pose
Reclining Hand to Big Toe
Revolved Hand... -
Improving Flexibility
This sequence is designed to increase your flexibility, range of motion while easing achiness, pain, and stiffness in the muscles.
Breathing: Ujjayi breath (aka: Fogging the Mirror breath)
Props to try: Blocks. Wall.
Poses in this sequence:
Mountain
Forward Fold
Half Lift
Low Lunge
Cat-Cow
Sph... -
Finding Balance
Yoga is about finding physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. This balancing sequence can help you cultivate a sense of calm and contentment, both on and off the mat.
Breathing: Nadi Shodhana (aka Alternate Nostril Breathing) and Sama Vritti (Equal Inhales and Exhales)
Props to try...
