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Struggling with Sun Salutations? Learn to Flow with Breath & Movement
Want to build confidence with one of the foundational sequences in yoga? In this step-by-step guide, Yoga Instructor Amanda Kramer leads you through Sun Salutation A and Sun Salutation B, or Surya Namaskar A and B, and explores how these dynamic sequences bring breath and movement together. Learn how to coordinate each movement with the breath, build fluidity in your practice, and use Sun Salutations as a warm-up, moving meditation, or invigorating practice when you have limited time.
Disclaimer: If you are recovering from an injury, pregnant, postnatal, nursing or elderly, or have recurring or chronic pain, or any circumstance, consult your doctor for approval concerning your voluntary participation. Instructions provided on the Gaia Goddess Lifestyle platform and elsewhere are in no way intended as a substitute for medical advice. Participation is done at your own risk.
The Practice of Sun Salutations
Sun Salutations are a vinyasa sequence that coordinates breath with movement through a series of yoga postures. Surya Namaskar A follows a simple rhythm of one breath to one movement, while Surya Namaskar B incorporates additional movements, including Chair Pose and Warrior One. The sequences can be practiced with modifications or more advanced variations and offer an opportunity to develop a fluid, breath-led practice.
What You’ll Learn
- The purpose and structure of Sun Salutation A and B
- How to coordinate one breath with each movement
- The sequence of postures within Surya Namaskar A
- How Sun Salutation B incorporates Chair Pose and Warrior One
- How to modify the sequences by walking, stepping, or jumping
- How to use Sun Salutations as a warm-up, moving meditation, or short practice
- How breath and movement work together in vinyasa yoga
The Benefits of Sun Salutations
Sun Salutations combine breath, movement, and focused awareness into a dynamic yoga practice. Practicing these sequences can help you develop greater fluidity and coordination while creating an invigorating way to begin your day or yoga practice.
- Builds strength through dynamic, weight-bearing movement
- Supports coordination between breath and movement
- Develops greater fluidity in the yoga practice
- Encourages focus and mindful awareness
- Provides an invigorating full-body practice
- Helps build familiarity with foundational yoga postures
- Can be adapted for different experience levels
- Offers a practical practice when you have limited time
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About Amanda
Amanda is a certified yoga and pilates instructor, blending her multi-disciplinary approach to health and wellness over 20 years in her field and personal practice. Her interest in the healing arts began early and continues today with an ever expanding curiosity and enthusiasm. She loves how every interaction undoubtedly shows the magic of miracles ever present when we turn our awareness inward and trust in the divine presence of our femininity. Amanda guides students through breath-led movement and foundational yoga practices, helping them develop greater fluidity, awareness, and connection through their practice.
You can connect with Amanda on her website or Instagram @amandamaeyoga.
