Detailed Sun Salutation Instructions - Part 2

This is Part 2 of 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. Goes with Part 1, and also with the Sun Salutation Tips & the Musical Sun Salutation videos.

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[grasshulaskirt]

Ya might want to say that even though you are "PAUSING" you are still inhaling and exhaling...or is this supposed to be one breath to one movement?

[AudioYoga]

Ideally, one part of a breath to one movement. Remember, the movements alternate with each part of the breath. Breath in - one movement. Pause breath - pause movement. Breathe out - next movement. Pause breath, pause movement. Thanks for letting me clear that up.

[grasshulaskirt]

In a downward dog the drishdi should be between the legs to get extra length in the neck.

This has inspired me to make my own video.

[AudioYoga]

Go for it! Each person has something to add to the mountain of knowledge to be had on this subject. Also, from your own school of practice you'll offer something different from Serenity Yoga. Whatever gets people doing yoga. :D As for the Drishdi focus, this all depends on what you're trying to achieve out of a pose.

[inquisitory]

(continuation of previous comment)

Also, immediately after entering the Forward Bend, you narrate, "Breathing in and out, come up like a ragdoll." Do you mean that the direction of the breath is not a concern from the Forward Bend until the end of the Salutation?

[AudioYoga]

The forward bend that is the last position is done breathing out, (it's closing the body down). As you return upright, you're opening your body and you start breathing in. Many people need to take several breaths to come up and settle into Namaste, so the number of breaths is not that important. In my perfect yoga universe it's:

Forward Bend - breathing out

Return upright - breathing in

Settle into Namaste - breathing out.

Start next wood chopper - reach up - breathing in... etc.

[Bee22553]

thanks for posting.

i use this video when i can't make it to class.

[mywords4u]

Lots of thanks for making this video. I followed it to start with sun salutation.

[grasshulaskirt]

In this case I would say the more length in a downward dog the better (so bringing the gaze between the legs...) also having ANY gaze creates a focus. A microbend in the knees also prevents hyperextension, which since you are catering to beginners could be helpful.

[grasshulaskirt]

Okay so you encourage breath retention? Where are you located? I would love to work with you on making a kick ass video.

[AudioYoga]

Down Dog - Breathing out

Set Up for Lunge - Breathing in

Lunge - sinking your hips, breathing out

Back leg forward - breathing in.

Standing Forward Bend - breathing out.

Return upright - breathing in.