Sun Salutations • A 10-Minute Yoga Warm-Up

Instructor:

Karen Andersen

Class Type:

All Levels Yoga

Length:

10 minutes

Beginner-friendly:

Yes

Pace/Style:

Moderate Hatha

Outcomes:

Ease of Movement, Clarity and Calm, Groundedness, Self-Awareness

Capacities:

Balance and Stability, Breath Control, Mindfulness, Mobility and Flexibility, Somatic Awareness +2 more

Body regions:

Autonomic Nervous System, Full Body

Sun salutations, known as surya namaskar in Sanskrit, are a warm-up sequence of breath-guided movements that increase your circulation, release compression in your joints, stretch out your body, and awaken your mind for the day. In this 10-minute practice, you will be guided through three styles of sun salutations.

Recommended Props: Mat.

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