Sun Salutations Sequence
Choose whichever sun salutations sequence you are in the mood for this morning and start the day with energy and focus.
Choose whichever sun salutations sequence you are in the mood for this morning and start the day with energy and focus.
Mountain Pose (Tadasana):
Stand tall, with your feet together and arms by your sides or hands meeting in prayer pose at your chest. Take a moment to centre yourself and focus on your breath.
Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana):
Inhale, sweep your arms up overhead, palms facing each other. Slightly arch your back and gaze upwards.
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana):
Exhale, hinging at your hips, and fold forward, bringing your hands to the floor or shins.
Halfway Lift (Ardha Uttanasana):
Inhale, lengthen your spine, and lift halfway, placing your hands on your shins or fingertips on the floor.
High Plank to Chaturanga:
Exhale, step or jump your feet back to a plank position. Lower down to Chaturanga (or drop your knees for support), keeping your elbows close to your ribs.
Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana):
Inhale, straighten your arms, lift your chest, and roll your shoulders back. Thighs lift off the floor.
Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana):
Exhale, tuck your toes under and lift your hips high into an inverted V shape. Hold for five breaths.
Step or Jump Forward:
Inhale, step or jump your feet to the front of the mat, lifting halfway into Ardha Uttanasana.
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana):
Exhale and fold forward.
Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana):
Inhale, rise to standing, sweeping your arms overhead.
Mountain Pose (Tadasana):
Exhale and lower your arms by your sides.
Repeat 3–5 times, synchronising breath with movement.
Mountain Pose (Tadasana):
Stand tall, focusing on grounding and your breath.
Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana):
Inhale, raise your arms overhead, lengthening through your sides.
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana):
Exhale, fold forward, letting your hands touch the floor or rest on your legs.
Low Lunge with Twist:
Inhale, step your right foot back into a low lunge, keeping your left knee over your ankle. Place your right hand on the floor and twist to the left, extending your left arm upward. Hold for a breath.
Plank Pose:
Exhale, bring your left hand down, stepping your left foot back to meet the right.
Chaturanga or Knees-Chest-Chin Pose:
Lower your body in a controlled manner.
Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana):
Inhale, lift your chest, keeping your legs engaged.
Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana):
Exhale, lift your hips high.
Low Lunge with Twist:
Inhale and step your right foot forward between your hands. Place your left hand on the floor and twist to the right, reaching your right arm upward. Hold for a breath.
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana):
Exhale, step your left foot forward to meet your right, folding gently.
Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana):
Inhale, rise to standing, sweeping your arms overhead.
Mountain Pose (Tadasana):
Exhale and lower your arms by your sides.
Repeat 3-5 times, alternating the twist on each side.
Sun Salutations Sequence
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