Sun Salutation A

Surya Namaskara A

The classic 9-count Ashtanga opening flow — link breath to movement and warm the whole body.

The flow

1. Mountain Pose — Tadasana · Center
2. Upward Salute — Urdhva Hastasana · Inhale
3. Standing Forward Fold — Uttanasana · Exhale
4. Half Lift — Ardha Uttanasana · Inhale
5. Four-Limbed Staff — Chaturanga Dandasana · Exhale
6. Upward-Facing Dog — Urdhva Mukha Svanasana · Inhale
7. Downward-Facing Dog — Adho Mukha Svanasana · Breathe
8. Half Lift — Ardha Uttanasana · Inhale
9. Standing Forward Fold — Uttanasana · Exhale
10. Upward Salute — Urdhva Hastasana · Inhale
11. Mountain Pose — Tadasana · Exhale