A step-by-step walkthrough of Ashtanga Sun Salutation A with breath cues for each pose, from Samasthiti through Chaturanga, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, and Adho Mukha Svanasana. Learn how to teach or practice the full sequence with proper transitions and timing.
Surya Namaskar A is a traditional sequence from Ashtanga. Hands to the heart center in Samasthiti. Inhale, reach your arms to the sky. Exhale, fold forward into your Uttanasana. Inhale, look up and lengthen, Ardha Uttanasana. Exhale, plant your hands, step, hop, or float into your Chaturanga Dandasana. Inhale to your Urdhva Mukha Svanasana. Exhale, Adho Mukha Svanasana. Here she'll hold 5 deep breaths. Step, hop, or float your feet to your hands. Inhale, look up and lengthen, Ardha Uttanasana. Exhale and fold, Uttanasana. Inhale, arms to the sky, Tadasana, Mountain Pose. And exhale, hands to the heart center, Samasthiti. Learn more about the traditions of yoga. I invite you to apply to my 200-hour or 300-hour online yoga teacher training. And light up the follow button
