Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 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 - "tinazym" <tinazym ashtanga yoga 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: > > > > 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. > > > > > > ashtanga yoga > > > > Your use of is subject to > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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