Often considered the core of hatha yoga practice, sun salutations are traditionally practiced at sunrise to warm and energize the body.

Read the entire sequence first before practicing. Click on the posture picture or name to read the detailed instructions about the posture’s alignment, contraindications and modifications.
If you are unfamiliar with any postures, practice these first until you are comfortable with their alignment.

Use the vinyasa info on the individual posture pages to modify or expand sequences.

Remember to breathe deeply through the nose and focus the mind on the body and breath. Take each pose to your edge and relax deeper into the pose rather than pushing into it.


 




Classic Sun Salutation

Half Sun Salutation

Sun Salutation A

Sun Salutation B



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