In Ashtanga yoga, each practice begins with sun salutations. First comes several rounds of surya namaskara A, followed by several of surya namaskara B. These sequences are used in many other vinyasa yoga traditions as well.
Unless otherwise noted, movement from one pose to the next occurs on each breath.
4. Flat Back
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Inhale. Come up onto the fingertips with a flat back.
5. Four Limbed Staff Pose - Chaturanga Dandasana
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Exhale. Flatten your palms and jump or step back to chaturanga dandasana.
7. Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana
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Exhale. Roll back over the toes to down dog. Take five breaths here.
