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Ida Namuskar. Moon salutations. Dharma salutations. Classical sun salutations. Whatever you want to call them, they're great.
A single breath for several big movements, especially the major heart openers, challenges you're ability to keep a calm and steady breath. Increasing the speed makes it even harder. The greater the challenge, the greater the growth.
These salutations are great for opening a hip or heart opening practice. Plus, the continuous back-and-forth from fold to heart opener really motivates the digestive system :D
The count
Samastithi/tadasana/mountain pose
1 Inhale. Shiva namuskar, lift your hands and heart.
2 Exhale. Forward fold, draw the crown of your head towards the ground.
3 Inhale. Right foot steps back, right knee releases to the ground, pull your hips forward and down, lift your heart up.
4 Exhale. Left foot steps back, knees, chest, and chin touch the ground, keep your hips high.
5 Inhale. Upward facing dog, press your hands down and lift the heart up and through.
6 Exhale. Downward facing dog, lift your hips back and up, pull your chest towards your thighs.
7 Inhale. Right foot steps forward, left knee releases to the ground, pull your hips forward and down, lift your heart up.
8 Exhale. Forward fold, stand up on your right foot, plant your left foot next to it, and draw the crown of your head to the ground.
9 Inhale. Shiva namuskar, lift your hands and heart up and back.
10 Exhale. Samastithi/tadasana/mountain pose.
Repeat leading with the left foot
Repeat, alternating sides, for as long as you want - at least 3 per side.
Pay attention, it can be easy to lose track if which foot is supposed to step where and when. If you step your right foot back first, step your right foot forward first - that ensures a lunge on both sides each time.
Happy flowing!
31/01/2017
A little leading into with some over the last year and a half. I remember when I took the top picture thinking that 1) grabbing my heels seemed so totally impossible and 2) that one day it would be a "before" picture to an "after". Today turned out to be that day!
And SO MUCH has happened in the intervening months - lots of yoga teaching, including YTT, a trip to Mysore and a road trip around the continental USA, a return to school to learn Massage Therapy, and so many new friends. Thanks always to everyone I have met along the way, you've all helped ♡
Get up everyday where ever you are, put your best foot forward in everything you do, and change will come.
Surya Namaskara A. Sun Salutations in the backyard. Moving slowly, intentionally, and with the breath feels so good.
Slow it down, listen to your body, and follow the universe.
18/02/2016
Great thing about is meeting cool people you've seen or met on IG. Marie Belle has an amazing practice and I've been lucky enough to befriend her and some other great yogis! Acro is a great way to enjoy that friendship.
04/02/2016
Lift each other up. Help those around you to soar.
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