This class introduces foundational yoga postures found in Surya Namaskar A (Sun Salutation A). These postures include:

• Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

• Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Hands Pose)

• Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold Pose) *Correction: NOT ‘Intense Stretch of the West’ as I stated in the video. That is the English name of a different posture (Paschimottanasana) :)

• Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)

• Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog Pose) Tucked toes variation

• Balasana (Child’s Pose)

Full Surya Namaskar A sequence (Iyengar Yoga lineage):

1. Tadasana

2. Urdhva Hastasana

3. Uttanasana

4. Adho Mukha Svanasana

5. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

6. Adho Mukha Svanasana

7. Uttanasana

8. Urdha Hastasana

9. Tadasana

Follow along for alignment and somatic cues, and then repeat Surya Namaskar A 5 times on your own. Spend time in each posture collecting information on the sensations in your body, mental chatter, energy of breath, and emotional state.

Movement begins at 2:15.

Reach out with any questions! -aa