Shining Light on Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) w/ Diane Stanton
Friday, March 8th, 2025
1-4pm
Cost: $45
Super Early Bird: First 5 to register save $10
Surya Namaskars, or Sun Salutations, are a foundational practice in vinyasa yoga classes. There are many different versions of sun salutations, the most notable being Surya Namaskar A and B in Ashtanga Yoga.
This workshop will focus on a particular style of a “Dancing Sun Salutation” (similar to, but not identical to the Ashtanga Yoga series). Using this practice, we will delve deeper into the many faceted layers of Surya Namaskar.
What you will learn and/or experience in this 2 ½ hour workshop:
*Brief history of, and Hindu myth associated with Surya Namaskar
*Gayatri mantra – an ancient Hindu chant that is associated with bringing light into one’s heart
*Review of the twelve asanas (poses) for this practice, with modifications if needed
Twelve different Sanskrit names for the sun
*Exploration of the energy body:
Linking breath to movement and movement to breath
*Chakra centers associated with each pose
Surya mantra and bija (seed) mantra linked to each asana
*A moving meditative experience as the facets are melded back together in a practice of up to 27 full rounds of Surya Namaskar set to the accompaniment of an absorbing recording of surya and bija mantra chants and the music of the harmonium
This version does not include planks or chaturangas (low planks), but be ready to move. We start slow, speed up, and slow down at the end. It adds a nice compliment to those exploring the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series at Boundless Yoga Studio.
Participants should have experience with yoga and sun salutations. This workshop is not appropriate for the true beginner.
Lead Educator: Diane Stanton
Cost: $45
Super Early Bird: First 5 to register save $10
*Workshops are nonrefundable. In the event that you cannot attend you may send some on in your place to this event only by contacting the studio at [email protected] or calling 570-664-0956 to give the name of the person that will be attending in your place.
Super Early Bird: First 5 to register save $10
Surya Namaskars, or Sun Salutations, are a foundational practice in vinyasa yoga classes. There are many different versions of sun salutations, the most notable being Surya Namaskar A and B in Ashtanga Yoga.
This workshop will focus on a particular style of a “Dancing Sun Salutation” (similar to, but not identical to the Ashtanga Yoga series). Using this practice, we will delve deeper into the many faceted layers of Surya Namaskar.
What you will learn and/or experience in this 2 ½ hour workshop:
*Brief history of, and Hindu myth associated with Surya Namaskar
*Gayatri mantra – an ancient Hindu chant that is associated with bringing light into one’s heart
*Review of the twelve asanas (poses) for this practice, with modifications if needed
Twelve different Sanskrit names for the sun
*Exploration of the energy body:
Linking breath to movement and movement to breath
*Chakra centers associated with each pose
Surya mantra and bija (seed) mantra linked to each asana
*A moving meditative experience as the facets are melded back together in a practice of up to 27 full rounds of Surya Namaskar set to the accompaniment of an absorbing recording of surya and bija mantra chants and the music of the harmonium
This version does not include planks or chaturangas (low planks), but be ready to move. We start slow, speed up, and slow down at the end. It adds a nice compliment to those exploring the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series at Boundless Yoga Studio.
Participants should have experience with yoga and sun salutations. This workshop is not appropriate for the true beginner.
Lead Educator: Diane Stanton
Cost: $45
Super Early Bird: First 5 to register save $10
*Workshops are nonrefundable. In the event that you cannot attend you may send some on in your place to this event only by contacting the studio at [email protected] or calling 570-664-0956 to give the name of the person that will be attending in your place.