Half Sun Salutation Print E-mail
The half Sun Salutation is just the beginning of Series A Sun Salutation, and is used as a warm up before moving into the more challenging versions. Sun salutations are practiced in a row of 2-6 times and traditionally practiced at sun rise. Level: Basic.

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1. Start in Mountain with the palms together

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A. Have the feet together or 2-3 inches apart, parallel, facing forward.

B. Palms are lightly pressed together with the shoulders down and back and the chest pressing in towards the thumbs.

C. Crown of the head lifts up, chin is parallel to the floor.

2. Inhale and sweep the arms up with palms together

yoga pose

A. Stay in Mountain alignment.

B. Look up at the thumbs.

C. Lift out of the waist, reaching up towards the sky.

3. Exhale into Forward Fold

yoga posture

A. Press the palms flat to the floor, if necessary bend the knees slightly. If you are flexible enough, bring the fingertips in line with the toes.

B. Press the forehead in towards the legs.

4. Inhale and lift into Upward Forward Fold

yoga posture

A. Lift half way up with the arms, legs and back straight.

B. The fingertips are touching the floor or you can place the palms on the shins or knees.

C. Lift the chest and look up as high as comfortable.

5. Exhale into Forward Fold

yoga posture

A. Press the palms flat to the floor, if necessary bend the knees slightly. If you are flexible enough, bring the fingertips in line with the toes.

B. Press the forehead in towards the legs.

6. Inhale and sweep the arms up with palms together

yoga pose

A. Stay in Mountain alignment.

B. Look up at the thumbs.

C. Lift out of the waist, reaching up towards the sky.

7. Exhale and bring the palms together in Mountain

yoga pose

A. Have the feet together or 2-3 inches apart, parallel, facing forward.

B. Palms are lightly pressed together with the shoulders down and back and the chest pressing in towards the thumbs.

C. Crown of the head lifts up, chin is parallel to the floor.


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