Yoga for Absolute Beginners: Sun Salutations

Beginner I
(88 Reviews)
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Now that you know how to sit comfortably, David takes you through one of the most common movements in yoga, called a sun salutation. He shows you ways to adapt the sequence to your needs so you can join any class, anywhere, whether it's another class on this site or in a local yoga studio. This class is a part of a 'Yoga for Beginners' series. Moksana Yoga Studio donated their space for the filming of this class.

Looking for more of a challenge? Check out the 14-Day Intermediate Challenge here.

Equipment

  • Blankets

Focus

  • Flexibility
  • Morning
  • Spine

Style

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
rdslp
May 14, 2020
Comment:

Thank you David. I tend to hyperventilate when I follow along with most videos, I think because the movements between poses are too fast for my normal respiration rate, but I don't have as much difficulty with your videos. I do wonder if you've worked at all with people who suffer with vertigo (positional and possibly also a mild case of Meniere's in my case). If so, do you find that the vertigo they have during the routine improves like strength and flexibility does as they practice more? Vertigo during some poses is pretty unpleasant. I'm just wondering if I can expect it to get better or if I should assume this will be something I'll just need to live with.

Comment Replies

Janekwon
May 20, 2020
Comment:

Hi there, I don’t know if this is an appropriate for me to comment On this but I couldn’t help hearing someone suffering from vertigo. I suffered with vertigo for several years. It was just terrible. I asked and searched all over for a cure. Many people in my age group seem to have it but no one knew how to cure it. Took a long time but I came across a Physiotherapist clinic offering Vertigo Treatment. It is called Back In Motion (in Vancouver, BC area). Therapist I saw was terrific. He knew exactly what is was and how to fix it. I am now clear of it for many years and know how to prevent it from happening. If you don’t live in my area then you can look for a physiotherapist in your area who specialize in head/inner ear/brain area.

sng4ever
October 20, 2019
Comment:

David is wonderful at explaining everything in this video. Loved this practice for YTT.

JoePauline
October 4, 2019
Comment:

David: First, as a totally new person starting yoga, I appreciate everything shown to me thus far. Some comments---I personally have difficulty in hearing you, especially6 when you lower your head/face. Second, would like the 'meaning' of the art behind you with the primary/secondary colors? Also, the meaning of the characters inside--what does it say/mean? Third and finally, would like to know if you personally are a Ukrainian or Russian. I am 100% Ukrainian. Thank you sir. Joe STRAHOSKY

Chrysalis
January 7, 2019
Comment:

This sun salutation class is such a great addition to the return to yoga series for seniors. I needed just a little more.... and there you are! Thank you David and the DO YOGA WITH ME family.