Surya Namaskar Sequences

 

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SURYA NAMASKAR A

Traditional Sequence as taught in Astanga

* Start at Samasthitii, Tadasana, or Namaskarasana

Vinyasa 1 (ekam) Inhale Urdhva Hastasana Upward Facing Hands
Vinyasa 2 (dve) Exhale Uttanasana Standing Forward Fold
Vinyasa 3 (trini) Inhale Ardha/Urdhva Uttanasana Monkey Pose
Vinyasa 4 (chatvari) Exhale Chaturanga Dandasana 4 Limb Stick
Vinyasa 5 (pancha) Inhale Urdhva Mukha Svanasana Upward Facing Dog
Vinyasa 6 (sat) Exhale Adho Mukha Svanasana Downward Facing Dog
hold for 5 breaths
Vinyasa 7 (sapta) Inhale Ardha/Urdhva Uttanasana Monkey Pose
Vinyasa 8 (asto) Exhale Uttanasana Standing Forward Fold
Vinyasa 9 (nava) Inhale Urdhva Hastasana Upward Facing Hands
Vinyasa 10 (dasha) Exhale Samasthitihii Equal-Standing

Surya Namaskar A is found in the Astanga Yoga sequences of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and now commonly found in most yoga settings. A is a vigorous and challenging sequence that builds strength, stamina, and heat. Practice 3-5 rounds at the beginning of each practice.

SURYA NAMASKAR A

Modified Sequence appropriate for beginners

Vinyasa 1 Inhale Urdhva Hastasana Upward Facing Hands
Vinyasa 2 Exhale Uttanasana Standing Forward Fold
Vinyasa 3 Inhale Ardha/Urdhva Uttanasana Monkey Pose
Vinyasa 4 Exhale Dandasana Stick Pose (Push-up)
Vinyasa 5 Inhale look forward  
Vinyasa 6 Exhale Nakrasana Crocodile
Vinyasa 7 Inhale Bhujangasana Cobra
Vinyasa 8 Exhale Adho Mukha Svanasana Downward Facing Dog
hold for 5 breaths
Vinyasa 9 Inhale lift heels  
Vinyasa 10 Exhale bend knees, look up, walk or step forward into Monkey Pose  
Vinyasa 11 Inhale Ardha/Urdhva Uttanasana Monkey Pose
Vinyasa 12 Exhale Uttanasana Standing Forward Fold
Vinyasa 13 Inhale Urdhva Hastasana Upward Facing Hands
Vinyasa 14 Exhale Tadasana Mountain

Modified Surya Namaskar A is appropriate for beginners, those with injuries, or anyone who would needs more ease and calmness in a practice. Observe the additional vinyasas which enable one to focus more intently on the transitions from pose to pose.

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