Led by Leah Juenger - B.A., E-RYT200, RYT500, YACEP

Half-Half Sun Salutations | Half Sun Salutations | Sun Salutations B

The full sequence of ‘Sun Salutation A’ (Surya Namaskara A) or ‘Salute to the Sun’ begins at the top of the mat and links twelve (12) gracefully linked asanas (ah-sah-nahs or poses). The Sun-A sequence during a yoga practice is very much like a chorus in a song. In many styles of yoga, the Sun A is a repetitive sequence that we continually come back to and flow through during the practice. Therefore, during the practice you might here the yoga teacher say, “. . . and flow”, which means “Do this sequence.” It’s 5. thru 7. that make this sequence so different from the Half-Half Sun A’s and the Half Sun A’s.

**Click the pic below for the video

In the video below Leah will demonstrate three (3) different variations of ‘the flow’ (5 thru 7) because as always, in yoga there are many variations to suit each individual body.

  1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

  2. Upward Salute (Urdva Hastasana)

  3. Forward Fold (Uttanasana)

  4. Flat Back (Ardha Uttanasana)

  5. Low Plank or Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)

  6. Upward Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana)

  7. Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Shvanasana)

  8. Flat Back (Ardha Uttanasana)

  9. Forward Fold (Uttanasana)

  10. Upward Salute (Urdva Hastasana)

  11. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

*Note - you might hear, experience or see the ‘Sun Salutation A’ being led with an extra Ardha Uttansana (flat back) before stepping back or jumping back to Chaturanga Dandasana (Low Plank).

Sun Salutations are as the name implies, a salute to the sun that was first done to the salute the Sun on rising, meaning at the start of the day. Of course you can practice Sun A’s at anytime of the day. Still, you can do sequence as many times as you like upon rising, or after you have warmed up your body with Half-Half Sun A’s or Half Sun A’s just after your morning habitual-ritual in the bathroom. Click the ‘Sun Salutation A’ pic below to be guided through this friendly little flow.

**Click the pic below for the video