Traditional Sun Salutation

Find out simple instructions for breath and movement in this classical set of 12 poses that commonly begin a traditional Hatha Yoga Practice.

 

Traditional Sun Salutation


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pranamasana

Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)

  • Breath: Exhale
  • Movement: Palms together in front of the chest, equal standing.
hasta-uttanasana

Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)

  • Breath: Inhale
  • Movement: Hands up, bend back from the thoracic spine.
pada-hastasana

Pada Hastasana (Hand-to-foot Pose)

  • Breath: Exhale
  • Movement: Bend forward from the hips, hands outside feet.
Ashwasanchalanasana

Ashwasanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)

  • Breath: Inhale
  • Movement: RIGHT leg back, RIGHT knee down, LEFT leg bent, straighten the back, palms outside feet.
Parvatasana

Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)

  • Breath: Exhale
  • Movement: Left leg back, hips up and back.
Ashtanga-Namaskar

Ashtanga Namaskar (Eight Limbs Salute/Knees-chest-chin)

  • Breath: Hold
  • Movement: Heels up, knees, chest and chin to the ground.
Bhujangasana-Cobra-Pose

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

  • Breath: Inhale
  • Movement: Open the chest, bring the pelvis, thighs and feet to the ground.
Parvatasana

Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)

  • Breath: Exhale
  • Movement: Left leg back, hips up and back.
Ashwasanchalanasana-Equestrian-Pose

Ashwasanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)

  • Breath: Inhale
  • Movement: RIGHT leg front between hands, knee bent, LEFT knee down, straighten the back, palms outside feet.
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Pada Hastasana (Hand-to-foot Pose)

  • Breath: Exhale
  • Movement: Send the left leg forward, hands outside feet.
hasta-uttanasana

Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)

  • Breath: Inhale
  • Movement: Hands up, bend back from the thoracic spine.
pranamasana

Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)

  • Breath: Exhale
  • Movement: Palms together in front of the chest, equal standing.

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