

Step the right foot forward between the palms bending the right knee.Low-lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana), Right leg forwardīreathing- Inhale | Drishti (Gaze) – In front Lower the head between the arms to form an inverted V with the arms and legs.ġ1.Tucking the toes up and pressing the palms to the floor, lift the hips to the sky.Downward facing dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) Pull the chest forward and indulge into a back bend.ġ0.

Roll on to the tops of your feet and pressing the palms to the floor.Lower the knees to the floor and slightly uplift the hips.īreathing- Inhale| Drishti (Gaze) – Tip of the nose.Slide the torso forward coming to your toes and bending the elbows to the sky.Eight-limbed pose (Ashtanga Namaskara)īreathing- Exhale | Drishti (Gaze) – Forward Draw back through your heels and lengthen your spine.Ĩ. Your feet should be hip-distance apart.Spread your fingers and align your wrists directly under your shoulders.Inhale as you step both your foot back, coming into Plank Pose.The arms are kept straight and the head is lowered between the arms.Draw the navel in to lengthen your spine firming the shoulder blades into your back.Lower the heels to the floor and raise the hips to the sky.


Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana), Right leg backīreathing- Inhale| Drishti (Gaze) – In front Draw the shoulders back to raise the chest and neck lengthening the spine.ĥ.Lift the head and neck so that the back becomes flat and parallel to the floor.Raise your palms placing only the fingertips on the floor.Bring your crown towards the floor and forehead to the shins.īreathing – Inhale| Drishti (Gaze) – Third eye.Place the palms beside the feet with slightly bent elbows.Lower the torso and arms folding forward at the hips.Samasthiti (Tadasana)īreathing- Keep breathing normally| Drishti (Gaze) – The tip of the nose. The following poses with a given set of instructions make up the sequence of Sun salutation C: 1. Thigh stretches and gentle hip rotations also prepare the body for sun salutation C.Other simple stretches, viz wrist rotations, ankle rotations, pointing and flexing the toes, shoulder rolls, knee flexion, and extension, and hip circles, etc.Sun salutation A and B are also a gentle warm-up for sun salutation C.For this, the cat-cow stretch is the most effective pose. Spinal warm-up must be performed before stepping into sun salutation C.Seek the guidance from this practice guide and reap maximum benefits from Sun salutation C. Synchronizing breaths with the movement brings a rhythm in sun c flow. However, this sequence is not practiced in traditional Ashtanga yoga, it can be seen in Dharma Yoga and some other styles of yoga. This is a non-stop flow where we’ll go through a couple traditional sun salutations (suryanamaskar A & B) to build just a little heat.While Sun Salutation A and B are the most common sequence to begin any Ashtanga series, Sun Salutation C comes with a more traditional touch to classical Surya namaskar. It’s a cooler and calmer version of a typical sun salutation that’s aimed at moving the body and mind without creating tension. This summer sun salutation is aimed at slowing the pace and dialing down the intensity. Read more…īeat the Heat with this Summer Sun Salutation (with Video) So this salutation is aimed at heating things up, and melting resistance, complacency and congestion. The kapha balancing mantra is warming, energizing, stimulating. Lighten Up With Kapha Sun Salutations (With Video) It’s important to acknowledge and experience our feelings, then let them go. At times, we are presented with challenges that can throw some clouds over our days. Sun Salutation C Variations to Kick Negativity (VIDEO) This sun salutation aims to bring you down to earth and keep you anchored in your body. The vata salutation is a simple variation on a traditional Surya Namaskara A. Read more…Īyurvedic Sun Salutations to Balance Your Doshas and Your Day (With Video) Once the breath-movement sequence is firmly established in Surya Namaskara A, the remainder of the more complex sequences can be performed with ease and control. When taken as part of a daily practice, the Sun Salutations, known as Surya Namaskara in Sanskrit, awaken the fire of purification deep within the inner body. Credit: Kino MacGregor Sun Salutations With Kino MacGregor (VIDEO)
