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Surya Namaskar – Some Thoughts: FREE Resource

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Thoughts and reflections on Surya Namaskar: what to keep in mind, when its appropriate and when it should be avoided.  This is a a FREE Resource

Surya Namaskar Part 1: Stepping Between Uttanasana and Adhomukhasvanasana

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The sessions in this Short Course and good stand-alone sessions by themselves.  This one is good to learn arm actions, to learn the connection of hips to legs, the engagement of the abdominal area, to understand Uttanasana, and Adhomukha svanasana.  In this session we do the first few steps of the Surya Namaskar multiple times.

This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Exp. Beginners).  and the Short Course.  Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Intermediate).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Experienced Beginners, Intermediate

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, Surya namaskar, hips, legs, arms, abdominals, favorite, Uttanasana, Adhomukha svanasana.

Surya Namaskar Part 2 for Experienced Beginners: Weight Bearing on Hands

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This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Exp. Beginners).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Experienced Beginners, Beginners

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, Surya namaskar, hips, legs, arms, shoulders, chaturanga dandasana

Surya Namaskar Part 2 for Intermediate Level: Integrating into a Short Energising Practice Including Inversions

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The first session is common between the Experienced Beginner and the Intermediate level Short Courses. The other 2 sessions of the Intermediate level explore how Surya Namaskar can be integrated into our asana practice beyond just repetitions of  a certain number of cycles.  Ths second session integrates Surya Namaskar in a short energising practice session preceded and followed by inversions.

This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Intermediate).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, favorite,  Surya namaskar, inversions, Sirsasana, Sarvangasana, Eka pada Sarvagasana

Surya Namaskar Part 3 for Experienced Beginners: The Back Arches and Alternatives

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The sessions in this Short Course and good stand-alone sessions by themselves. This session explores the backarch of Sun Salutation: Urdhvamukhasvanasana.  This positions is sometimes difficult to do repeatedly especially for those with shoulder and wrist weaknesses and injuries.  We spend time in preparing the arms and shoulders for the back arching positions, and also look at a couple of alternatives that are more workable in such conditions.  In this session we do the full cycle of Surya Namaskar multiple times.we also spend some time preparing the arms and legs before the fast actions, and some pacifying actions after.

This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Exp. Beginners).  Save by renting the entire Course.

The audio of this session has disturbances.  The rental is marked down for this reason

Level: Experienced Beginners, Beginners

Duration: 45mins

Tagwords: 45mins, Surya namaskar, hips, legs, arms, shoulder, favorite, Ustrasana, Bhujangasana

Surya Namaskar Part 3 for Intermediate Level: A Vinyasa Idea Beyond the 12 Steps

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In this third session, we expand beyond the Surya namaskar to a longer vinyasa.  We also spend some time preparing the arms and legs before the fast actions, and some pacifying actions after.

This session is part of the Short Course Constructing and De-constructing Surya Namaskara (Short Course, Level Intermediate).  Save by renting the entire Course.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 60mins

Tagwords: 60mins, favorite,  Surya namaskar, vinyasa, standing

Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part1

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This class is an adaptation for the seniors of the sequence called suryanamaskar. This is class 1 of 3 classes that will explore the biomechanics of the various asanas that make the suryanamaskar.

Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part2

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This is the second class focussed on constructing and deconstructing suryanamaskar. We examine the biomechanics that are involved in the flow of asanas.
This class contains improvisations and modifications to adapt to the ability of the seniors

Surya Namaskar: An Adapted Practice Using Supports, Part3

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This is the third and the last class focused on constructing and deconstructing Surya namaskar. The sequence is adapted for older practitioners and for those who need a more supported practice.

The Back and the Legs Supporting and Strengthening Each Other

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The Back and the legs are connected to each other.  In this short, brisk session we experience how strengthening the legs prepares the back for standing asanas, and how standing asanas benefit the performance of the legs.

Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner

Duration: 40mins

tagwords; 40mins, legs, back, standing, dynamic, sports, Supta padangusthasana1

The Wings of Virabhadrasana1: Role of the Arms

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The arms can make Virabhadrasana1 feel light, or heavy; broad or tall, dull or energising.  In the teaching methodology, Virabhadrasana1 is preceded by Vimanasana – a similar position with a different arm configuration.  To save our energy for the arm-work, we start with activating the legs in supine positions, work with the arms in isolation, and then integrate arm variations into Virabhadrasana1 

Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Duration – 60min

Part of the Series Deep Dive: Virabhadrasna1 (Short Course, Experienced Beginner)and Deep Dive: Virabhadrasana1 (Short Course, Intermediate).  save by buying the entire Course

Tagwords: 60min, shoulder, shoulders, arms, legs, standing, seated, favorite, Vimanasana, Utkatasana, Virabhadrasana1

Transitioning Towards a Quiet Practice: Beginner Level

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  • This session starts actively, directs attention towards the breath, and then culminates in some quiet positions.
  • Level: Beginner
  • Duration: 60mins
  • Tagwords: 60mins, standing, dynamic