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Hi Tina,

 

I should have mentioned that I do the lunge because of a wrist injury that

is almost completely healed. It was taught to me as a jump. What is the

differences between Sun Salutation A and B besides the last asana that I do

now?

 

As far as downward facing dog, I feel that it helps me to release my

hamstrings much quicker then if I just flow through the asanas. For example

on the second forward bend I can pull my upper body much closer to my lower

body then I can on the first forward bend, it also provides good

strengthening for my shoulders, and I also notice that the heat seems to

come on more dominant. I was just wondering if there was one specific

reason.

 

Thanks!

 

-Demian

 

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"tinazym" <tinazym

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Monday, May 13, 2002 11:09 AM

ashtanga yoga Re: Sun Salutations

 

> Hi, Demian. Sounds like you've persevered with your practice,

> despite not having a teacher- amazing. What you described

> doesn't really sound like the traditional Ashtanga Sun

> Salutations:

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> > > hands up -breath in (1)

> > > forward bend - breath out (2)

> > > spine elongation - breath in (3)

>

> > > lunge to chest on floor - breath out (4)

> This should be "jump", not lunge

>

> > > upward facing dog - breath in (5)

> > > downward facing dog -hold for 5 breaths (6)

> > > lunge to spine elongation - breath in (7)

> Ditto, position seven.

>

> > > forward bend - breath out (8)

> Up until now, this is Sun Salutation A-

>

> > > half squat with bringing hands over head - breath in (9)

> This position belongs to Sun Salutation B; in A you return to

> position 1 (ekam).

>

> > > Then repeat 4-6 times.

> Traditionally, we do 5 of each before commencing the Primary

> series.

>

> As for holding position six for 5 breaths, this is how it's done in

> ashtanga, traditionally. I could speculate to the reasons

> (allowing body/breath to regroup, absorbing benefits of

> inversion, stretching shoulders/hamstrings.....), but that's best

> left to those who know.

>

> there's a wealth of info, both online and in books, if you wish to

> practice ashtanga. Hope this was at least somewhat helpful,

> and good luck with your practice.

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