SUN SALUTATIONS

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    Class 1: Intro & Theory

    Class 1: Intro & Theory

    In this video, you can sit and listen - no practice. In the course intro class, I dive into theory of sun salutation -w hy they are an important and integral part of yoga practice and also, what the spiritual meaning and reason behind it is.

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    Sun Salutations - A demo and main challenges

    Sun Salutations - A demo and main challenges

    In this class, you can still sit back and watch as I demonstrate Sun salutation (Surya Namaska) A step-by-step.

    I silently demonstrate the sun salutation with and without modifications, with my audible breathing.

    In the end, I explain all the sun salutation modules that we will look at.

  • Practising Variations of Surya Namaskar A

    Practising Variations of Surya Namaskar A

    Now it’s time to roll out your mat and get active! Make are you have all necessary props that you may need (a block, a mat) nearby, in case you would like to use them.

    Together, we will flow through most adjusted to least adjusted. I invite you to feel into your body, which version feels best with you right now. In your body.

  • Module 1: Chest & Abs Module

    Module 1: Chest & Abs Module

    This training module works on building up upper arm and shoulder strength that will up-level your chaturangas and give you that alignment of a perfect line.

    We will be doing:

    • Push-ups on knees

    • Push-ups on feet

    • Core work

  • Training Module 2: Hamstring Opening

    Training Module 2: Hamstring Opening

    This module is for you to dive into if you really would like to open up those hamstrings - high heels or intense training, cycling or sitting shorten this area and it is usually the number one struggle as we get into yoga.

    We will:

    • Warm up the hamstrings

    • Lengthen the hamstrings from multiple angles

    Repeat the module as often as needed to see improvements and try to integrate parts of those exercises into your daily routine.

  • Training Module 3: Chest & Shoulders

    Training Module 3: Chest & Shoulders

    In this module we open up chest and shoulders - an area that might be tight and inhibits you from opening into the full expression of both Cobra pose and Upward facing dog.

    We will be:

    • Opening the chest

    • Opening the shoulders

    Repeat this module as often as you need to see improvements and incorporate these movements into your daily routines and workouts.

  • It's a wrap - bringing it all together post training

    It's a wrap - bringing it all together post training

    Well done so far!

    In this video we will flow through 5 sun salutations in a fluid way, integrating your advancements. You could do this practice on its own or after each training module repetition.

  • Full Practice of Sun Salutations

    Full Practice of Sun Salutations

    This is a full practice video of sun salutations and includes a couple of variations - into which I dive deep in my bonus modules.

    The 15 Minute long practice is ideal as a morning quickie, a warm-up to any work-out or a check-in how you advanced in the sun salutations.

    We wil do:

    • Surya Namaskar A

    • Jivamukti Namaskar

    • Sun Salutation B

    The practice starts at Minute 1:12 - in case you would like to return to this practice.

  • Bonus 1: Jivamukti Namaskar

    Bonus 1: Jivamukti Namaskar

    The Jivamukti Sun salutation is a slightly faster vinyasa than the classic Sun Salutation that we have been practising and that comes from Ashtanga Yoga.

    What I love about the Jivamukti Namaskar is that it’s a perfect vinyasa, warming up your body and practising one breath, one movement, one drishti.

    It’s to me the easiest way to access a state of moving meditation once you are in it (and, repeat it multiple times in a row!)

  • Bonus 2: Surya Namaskar B

    Bonus 2: Surya Namaskar B

    In this video, I will teach you how to do a proper Surya Namaskar B with a breathing that is equal. Even if you have some yoga experience already, this one is usually a harder nut to crack - especially in maintaining an equal breathing rythm at all times.