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Surya Namaskar A {Sun Salutation A}

By On March 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Asana, Yoga

Surya Namaskar A {Sun Salutation A} is the beginning sequence of an Ashtanga yoga practice. It should be repeated 5 times before moving on to Surya Namaskar B.

{Find a video of Sun Salutation A at the bottom of the post.}

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What is Ashtanga Yoga?

By On March 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Yoga

There are many forms of yoga of which I’ve chosen to take a beginners Ashtanga course. Ashtanga is the Sanskrit word for “eight limbed”. The eight limbs of Ashtanga are:

Yama – moral codes Niyama – self-purification and study , personal observances Asana – body postures, physical study Pranayama – breath control Pratyahara – sense [...]

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