Sun yoga center

Perhaps more important than mastering the alignment of each posture is focusing on the breath. Sun Salutations follow a predictable inhale-exhale pattern, where you perform a different posture on each breath.

The first step in establishing a daily yoga practice at home is to choose a dedicated area to practice. You don't need a lot of room, but your space should be quiet and clean. And if your space is next to a wall this can be useful, as a wall can be a good prop for some moves.

Becoming a yoga teacher isn't easy (and I don't think it should be!). We have a huge responsibility to our students, to the tradition of the practice, and to all of the teachers who have gone before us. We want our classes to be empowering and our sequencing to be safe and effective in the body. And as teachers, we want to set an example of compassion and mindfulness in our communities.

Begin with your hands at heart center. Take a moment to close your eyes, take a few deep breaths & set an intention, or at least use this pause to bring your awareness to the present moment.

Perhaps more important than mastering the alignment of each posture is focusing on the breath. Sun Salutations follow a predictable inhale-exhale pattern, where you perform a different posture on each breath. Learning to move at the rhythm of your own breath is a translational yoga skill that you'll take with you for any class. If the instructor is cuing too quickly, stay grounded in your own breath. Likewise, if you need to go faster, listen to your body and breath.