5y

Kartikeya Skanda Demo

Student··

Yoga on the mat→Styles & Sequences→Standing→Surya Namaskar A

Why do some teachers bring the arms down to the front and others to the sides in Sun Salutation A?

In Ashtanga I sweep to the sides, but in a Vinyasa class the teacher brought the hands down in front. Which one is right?

• 10y

  Sarah Swati Demo

  Yoga teacher··

  Both are right. Sweeping to the sides is common in Ashtanga and opens the chest; bringing the hands to heart then down is a softer variation. Follow the cue of the class you're in.

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• 14y

  Parvati Shiva Demo

  Yoga teacher··

  Lineages simply passed down different habits. What matters is moving with the breath.

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