Sun Salutation AA foundational Practice of Vinyasa

Sun Salutation A is a dynamic sequence of postures that is commonly practiced in Vinyasa Yoga. It focuses on linking breath with movement and is a foundational sequence in many Vinyasa Yoga classes.

demonstration of Mountain pose, Tadasana in sanskrit

#1

Mountain Pose

Tadasana/Samasthiti

standing, beginner, grounding

demonstration of Upward Salute, Urdhva Hastasana in sanskrit

#2

Upward Salute

Urdhva Hastasana

standing, beginner, energizing

demonstration of Standing Forward Bend, Uttanasana in sanskrit

#3

Standing Forward Pose

Uttanasana

forward-bend, beginner, calming

demonstration of Half standing forward bend pose, Ardha uttanasana in sanskrit

#4

Half Standing Forward Bend

Ardha Uttanasana

standing, beginner, energizing

demonstration of Chaturanga pose, Chaturanga dandasana in sanskrit

#5

Four-Limbed Staff Pose

Chaturanga Dandasana

arm-balance, intermediate, balancing

demonstration of Upward facing dog pose, Urdhva mukha svanasana in sanskrit

#6

Upward Facing Dog

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

arm-balance, beginner, energizing

demonstration of Downward facing dog pose, Adho mukha svanasana in sanskrit

#7

Downward Facing Dog

Adho Mukha Svanasana

inversion, beginner, grounding

demonstration of Half standing forward bend pose, Ardha uttanasana in sanskrit

#8

Half Standing Forward Bend

Ardha Uttanasana

standing, beginner, energizing

demonstration of Standing Forward Bend, Uttanasana in sanskrit

#9

Standing Forward Pose

Uttanasana

forward-bend, beginner, calming

demonstration of Upward Salute, Urdhva Hastasana in sanskrit

#10

Upward Salute

Urdhva Hastasana

standing, beginner, energizing

demonstration of Mountain pose, Tadasana in sanskrit

#11

Mountain Pose

Tadasana/Samasthiti

standing, beginner, grounding