Surya Namaskara, also known as Sun Salutations, are a series of postures to align, strengthen and warm up the body. To deepen the poses and add some extra fire, we've outlined below how you can incorporate your yoga strap into your Surya Namaskara.
First up, start by setting up your strap with the loose end locked in the D ring so that the width of the circle when extended is slightly wider than shoulder width.
Prayer Pose
Raised Arms Pose
Forward Fold
Kneeling Lunge
Downward Dog
Lower your hands back down to the mat and step and press back into downward dog. This will feel much more like a resting pose as you give your arms a break.
Engaged Child's Pose
On your exhale, lower the knees to the mat and shift your hips back into engaged child's pose. Hands stay in the strap for now.
8 Point Chaturanga
Flow forward into 8 point chaturanga with your hands planted firmly on the mat. The strap will be relaxed at this point.
Cobra Pose
Lower down to the mat and lift your chest into cobra pose. For a deeper stretch, hover the palms off the mat without engaging the strap.
Downward Dog
Lower your hands back down to the mat and step and press back into downward dog. This will feel much more like a resting pose as you give your arms a break.
Kneeling Lunge
Forward Fold
Raised Arms Pose
Prayer Pose
Give it a try and let us know how you get on or if you have any questions!
If you don't have you own yoga strap, then not to worry, we'll give you one for FREE. All we ask is that you pay the shipping. So grab your strap, and meet us at the top of your mat!