We've finally learned all the poses that make up Sun Salutation A, so we can link them all together. The Sanskrit word for Sun Salutation is Surya Namaskar. Surya means "Sun," and "Namaskar" is a greeting of honor and respect to the divinity present in each one of us. In case you were curious, the word "Namaste" comes from the word "Namaskar," and is used as a greeting and a way to give Read more

You can't get through a yoga class without doing a Standing Forward Bend. This is the second pose in Sun Salutation A, a series of poses you do at the beginning of class to warm up. Begin in Mountain pose at the front of your mat. After you create your intention, center your mind, and concentrate on your breath, inhale and reach your arms straight above you. If it's comfortable for your Read more

4-Limbed Staff pose, also called Chaturanga Dandasana in Sanskrit, is one of the toughest yoga poses to hold. It works yours abs, your back, and your upper arms and shoulders intensively. The thing about doing this pose, is once you get the right technique and you practice it a lot, it'll get easier. We always do this pose in Sun Salutation A and B, and in between poses, so you'll get to do it Read more

I couldn't live without Upward Facing Dog pose, or Updog as I like to call it. This back bending pose is part of the Sun Salutations. Not only does it elongate and increase flexibility in your spine, but it's a great pose for opening your chest, throat, shoulders, and the front of your thighs. When you're in this pose, try not to tense your glutes or crunch your lower back. Also, this pose Read more

We've reached the last pose in the Sun Salutation A. Downward facing Dog, or Down Dog as I usually call it is one of the toughest poses to hold in yoga. It works every part of your body, and when you first begin to do yoga, you have a hard time holding this pose for more than 2 breaths. After you practice for a while, you'll build up the muscles and strength in your arms to hold yourself up, Read more