Technique
- Standing with the feet together and legs engaged, arms resting at the sides with palms facing inward.
- Inhale and sweep the arms out to the sides and up to meet each other palms together.
- Look up to the thumbs as the hands meet.
- Exhale to sweep the arms back to the starting position.
Form tips
- Extend out through the fingertips as you move, engaging the arms fully with the movement.
- If shoulders are tight, do not bring hands together at the top, but rather reach them straight up.
Muscles
Flexibility
Primary
- Chest
- Back
Equipment
Appears in
Progressions
Sun salutation A
Intermediate
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Intermediate
Intermediate forward fold
Novice
Beginner forward fold
Novice
Sun salutation A simplified
Novice
Chair and Warriors
Intermediate
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