Reboot Your Sun Salute!

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Course Outline

1.8hr to complete

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Section 1
  • Welcome! We're excited you're joining us for this all-levels workshop. Are you ready to reboot your sun salute A? In this module, Cyndi provides an overview of what's in store for you.
  • Learn variations of sun salute A: one for beginners, and another for intermediate to advanced students. (Have two blocks handy!) Cyndi also introduces practice points that she'll cover in depth in the following modules.
  • Just as tadasana (mountain pose) is the foundation for all standing poses, sun salutations are the foundation for vinyasa yoga. Cyndi breaks down the subtleties of vinyasa that are often overlooked in contemporary yoga classes.
  • Enjoy a sun salute practice that incorporates everything you've learned so far. Cyndi will get you moving with control and focus through each sun salutation so that you can truly savor the experience. You'll also explore simple mindfulness techniques that will help you connect with your body, pose breakdowns, and much more.

Course Overview

Are you ready to learn something new while practicing sun salute A?

Surya namaskar A (sun salutation A) is a very popular sequence—one that you’ll move through multiple times in almost any vinyasa class. In this members only course, you’ll learn variations and refinements that will turn your sun salutation A up a notch.

This all-levels course is for first timers and yoga veterans alike—anyone who wants to learn to move through this core vinyasa sequence with more clarity and confidence. Teachers will also learn variations and adjustments to offer to their students.

Practice along as OM Yoga founder Cyndi Lee leads you through different variations of sun salute A. She’ll show you innovative ways to incorporate props, helpful “yoga tricks” for customizing your practice, and fun and supportive partner assists to try.

You’ll also learn clear, precise alignment for each pose in the sequence, the difference between a pose and an action, and useful tips for making sun salute A more accessible.

This course will guide you through:

  • Easy-to-follow demonstrations of sun salute A at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.

  • Breakdowns of hands-on adjustments yoga teachers can use to help transition their students from pose to pose.

  • Creative ways to incorporate props such as blocks and straps into your sun salute.

  • How to grow a jump from the ground up so you can play with your jump back to chaturanga and jump forward from downward facing dog.

  • Partner exercises that will help refine your jump back to chaturanga.

  • A basic anatomical understanding of the actions of the arms and legs in sun salute A and how these same actions come into play throughout the rest of a yoga practice.

  • Cyndi’s “secret toe movement” to help keep the shoulders and wrists aligned during upward facing dog.

Get ready to reboot your sun salute!

Meet Your Teacher

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Cyndi Lee
Cyndi Lee has been teaching yoga since 1978, meditation since 1994, and leading teacher trainings since... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, you can include this course in your Yoga Alliance training hours, with each hour equivalent to one continuing education credit.
This course is entirely self- paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience.There are no imposed deadlines or time constraints for Course completion.
No prerequisites are required; this course is open to anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and practice.
No, the course is accessible to all individuals interested in enriching their understanding and practice of yoga.Yoga teaching certification is not a prerequisite.