Detailed Sun Salutation Instructions - Part 1

Detailed instruction on how to do the Serenity Yoga Sun Salutation, with specifics on the movements, safety tips, modifications and breathing. Presented by the founder of Serenity Yoga, Corinne Friesen. This is Part 1 of 2 parts. Goes with Part 2, and also with the Sun Salutation Tips & the Musical Sun Salutation videos.

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[AudioYoga]

@foreverneverO7 (cont) Also back bends like Camel, Cobra and the back bend in the Wood chopper can be hard on your back. The first sign is a feeling of pressure in your lower back as you bend backwards. The keys are to keep your spine well extended, and don't go back any so far that you feel that pressure. The camel is especially difficult in this way. Maybe go to my website, Audio Yoga. Under poses, look up Camel and see the tips for making that gentler on your back.

[foreverneverO7]

it's good to drink lots of water first thing in the morning..but if i were to do sun salution in the morning, should i drink water before or after doing it? pls help!

[AudioYoga]

Better to drink the water after. The less you have in your stomach while you stretch, the better. But, if it's really hot, keep water handy - if you're sweating a lot and feel thirsty, then do drink. :)

[foreverneverO7]

@AudioYoga thank you so much for the explanation. Another question. i started doing sun salutation and camel pose every morning 2 months ago and i started to have lower back pain, why is it so? is there anything i did wrongly? thanks again. :)

[AudioYoga]

Hi again. It's hard to give an exact answer without seeing you do the poses, but there are a couple of places where these could be giving you trouble.

First, standing forward bends can be very hard on your back, especially if you already have a weak back or pre-existing back injuries. In that case, it's important to keep your knees bent as you go into the bend. Also, keep your arms reaching and your back straight as you go down. (more in next post...)

[tassosa67]

thank you for a gentle alternative. And precise instruction.

May I please ask why you state to 'unlock' the knees??

Thank you

[AudioYoga]

Unlocking the knees keeps the legs, hips, lower back and spine from holding extra tension / stress. Many yoga schools ask you to lock your knees to secure your stance and engage the muscles. Your stance is secure so long as your knees are straight (but not tight). There are other ways of engaging the muscles without adding tension to the body. It can take some time to understand how to do that, so we learn that detail as the Serenity Yoga program progresses.

[rawbryan]

Your bum?

[rawbryan]

Great video but someone please fix the Yoga mat!!!!

[bambikohaku]

nice to see a real person doing yoga in a video...lol makes us other normals feel better, I think. We don't have to feel like we have to end up looking like the typical, skinny, young "yoga" chick... Thank you for the simple instructions! Should help get my husband started!

[MrYogaFreak]

Those fish net stockings she has on are VERY SEXY...Mmmmmm

[nimbuthecool]

i am 17 years old...can i do this yoga??...and does this yoga help in gaining height??...