SUN SALUTATIONS
What are the 10 movements in SUN A?
1. Tadasana 2. urdhva hastasana 3. uttanasana 4. ardha uttanasana 5. chataranga dandasana 6. bhujangasana/urdhva mukha savanasana 7. adho mukha savasana 8. uttanasana 9. ardha uttanasana 10. urdhva hastasana (Tadasana/samastithi)
How many sun salutations?
3; Sun A, B & C
Which practice traditionally uses 5 sequences of SUN A & SUN B?
Ashtanga Yoga (primary series)
What's the purpose of sun salutations?
keep up the body tool to build a practice, sequence create heat
What are the key features of Surya Namaskara C?
knees, chest, chin + low cobra; anjaneyasana (low lunge). Slower, builds less heat, no push up
SURYA NAMASKARA
sun salutations sun+salute
Explain breath movement in sun salutations
traditionally Inhale to lift, rise and exhale to fold
Which 2 poses are added to SUN B?
utkatasana (chair) Virabhadrasana (warrior 1)