University of California, Berkeley
Physics & Math Major, Interested in High Energy Physics Theory
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The 8 Limbs Of Yoga
Sun Salutations
Surya A: Urdvha Hastasana > Uttanasana > Ardha Uttanasana > Chaturanga Dandasana > Urdvha Mukha Svanasana > Adho Mukha Svanasana > Ardha Uttanasana > Uttanasana > Urdvha Hastasana
Surya A
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Urdvha Hastasana (Upward Salute Pose) - This posture involves raising both arms above the head and stretching the body upwards.
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Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) - This posture involves bending forward from the waist and bringing the hands to the floor or shins.
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Ardha Uttanasana (Half Standing Forward Bend) - This posture is a variation of Uttanasana where the hands are placed on the shins instead of the floor.
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Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) - This posture involves lowering the body to the ground with the arms at a right angle to the body.
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Urdvha Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose) - This posture involves lifting the upper body off the ground with the hands and feet pressing down.
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Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose) - This posture involves lifting the hips up and back, with the hands and feet on the ground.
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Ardha Uttanasana (Half Standing Forward Bend) - This posture is repeated from step 3.
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Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) - This posture is repeated from step 2.
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Urdvha Hastasana (Upward Salute Pose) - This posture is repeated from step 1.
Surya B: Utkatasana > Uttanasana > Ardha Uttanasana > Chaturanga Dandasana > Urdvha Mukha Svanasana > Adho Mukha Svanasana > Virabhadrasana I > Chaturanga Dandasana > Urdvha Mukha Svanasana > Adho Mukha Svanasana > Ardha Uttanasana >> Uttanasana >> Utkatasana > Tadasana
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Utkatasana (Chair Pose) - This posture involves bending the knees and sitting back as if sitting in an imaginary chair while raising the arms up.
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Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) - This posture involves bending forward from the waist and bringing the hands to the floor or shins.
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Ardha Uttanasana (Half Standing Forward Bend) - This posture is a variation of Uttanasana where the hands are placed on the shins instead of the floor.
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Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) - This posture involves lowering the body to the ground with the arms at a right angle to the body.
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Urdvha Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose) - This posture involves lifting the upper body off the ground with the hands and feet pressing down.
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Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose) - This posture involves lifting the hips up and back, with the hands and feet on the ground.
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Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose) - This posture involves stepping one foot forward and bending the front knee while raising the arms up.
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Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) - This posture is repeated from step 4.
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Urdvha Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose) - This posture is repeated from step 5.
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Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose) - This posture is repeated from step 6.
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Ardha Uttanasana (Half Standing Forward Bend) - This posture is repeated from step 3.
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Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) - This posture is repeated from step 2.
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Utkatasana (Chair Pose) - This posture is repeated from step 1.
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Tadasana (Mountain Pose) - This posture involves standing tall with the feet together and the arms at the sides.