Yoga Poses and stretching exercises warm-ups

The Power of Sun Salutations
Sun Salutations are a series of movements (watch the video) used to warm up the body for yoga practice and connect with your breath. Most people fly through them as quickly as possible, but if you have time, it’s well worth your time to breath deeply and do loads of them.

Sun Salutations for Flexibility
It’s completely pointless to stretch unless you’re warmed up… really, really warm is better! When I lived in New York, I used to make this rule for myself:

“I’m going to do Sun Salutations until sweat drips from my nose.”

In the winter, that took a long time, but it was really important for me when I was really tight to first get really really warm before stretching. Now, I live in Thailand so I’ve had to modify the rule a bit. Now I do Sun Salutes until there’s a puddle (it’s always hot here).

Where to Start
As a general rule, no ones does enough. 5 Sun Salute A’s (pictured above) and 5 Sun Salute B’s (it’s here on this blog too) are really a good idea for most students, especially if you struggle with flexibility.

Ok, that’s all for today!

Stay bendy,

Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC