Introduction to Down Dog and Sun Salutations

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Kristen Boyle

Led by Kristen Boyle

Stepping into a yoga class for the first time is intimidating. I often hear, "I can't do yoga, I'm not flexible enough!" That, my friend, is exactly why yoga would be good for you, because yoga brings balance to the body. Yoga will meet you where you are, and continue to challenge you, offsetting habitual movements with a practice that brings full awareness to our body's abilities and challenges.

One of the key poses in our current day yoga classes, particularly in the Vinyasa style of yoga, is Downward Facing Dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana. Often this pose is challenging because of tight hamstrings, tight shoulders, or both. In this class we take a deeper look at the pose, from the shoulders to the back to the legs. Then we work the pose into a Vinyasa series of Sun Salutations, or Surya Namaskar A. You will feel more open and refreshed after this simple yet detailed class, guaranteed.

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Beginner

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Everyday Namaste

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2 Blocks, 1 Strap

rating Rating: 4.81
based on 26 reviews

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Average Rating:4.81 rating based on 26 reviews

By Jay | Friday, September 25, 2020
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fantastic in-depth body learning even for experienced procticers. my body felt elivened for the whole day.

By Andrea | Thursday, September 24, 2020
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I really enjoyed this class! Using the shin bone to open up the calves was amazing and a new technique for me, love,love,love!

By carooooooohm | Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Another great class. Just what I needed after a long day. thank you!

By Joanne | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Enjoyed today s class . I have a lot to learn and a lot to teach my body but I m taking it one day at a time. Looking forward to tomorrow. :-)

By Viva | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Using the navicular and shin bones to release the tightness was a new trick!

By Suzanne | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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fantastic use of our body to energise and connect to DFD on a different level. thanks so much.

By Susan Berkowitz | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Lovely end to my day—-feeling grateful

By EE | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Great beginner class and a good one for Day 2 of the 2 week challenge - I definitely have a long way to go but this was a fantastic start to learning postures and correcting form.

By Danny | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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For a beginner class, it was a workout. Learned new calf stretches

By Alice | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Great end to my day.

By Elissa | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Very nice reminder of how to get the best out of my body

By YOYO | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Great way to start my day. Enjoyed the easy-going instruction.

By Syls Mom | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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I ve been taking yoga classes for about 10 years. The fine points, the lower leg compressions, the arm poses all helped me tremendously. Thank you! Great class!

By Sarah | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Great intensive look at one posture and adjustments to improve it.

By Laura | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Nice class for beginners and advanced. Good reminder for correct form!

By Andrea | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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I really enjoyed this class! Using the shin bone to open up the calves was amazing and a new technique for me, love,love,love!

By Shan | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Great beginner class. Sometimes not sure what the tempo of the flow was.

By Viva | Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Using the navicular and shin bones to release the tightness was a new trick!

By Sheri | Saturday, May 9, 2020
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I am an advanced beginner, but I stick with beginning classes because of knee and hip pain that makes me too slow to keep up with flow classes. I chose this class because I love down dog and wanted to improve my technique. Also, I really want to work on sun salutations to again try to advance to flow and practice moving with breath.

I really like this class. I agree with the reviewer who said it can be hard on the knees, but I found using a block as support behind my knees during child s pose and the back bend was a good mod for me. After using the block for a while, I was able to use a rolled up towel instead, which is less cumbersome. I also use a towel behind my knees during the foot/shin pressure point sequence. With these modifications I can accomplish the moves and really see the benefits.

Additionally, I love the heart opening sequences. I never knew my shoulders could be so loose and comfortable!

Thank you for this class, Kristin! My down dog is better, I m warming up to flow, and I feel great!

By Carb Nazi | Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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Our little group did this one, and really liked the techniques for getting the shoulderblades opened, into cobra from locust, & the inhibitory pressure of the foot on foot & shin on calf.

By KateZ | Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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New fave! Great refresher for an older yogi...

By Darby | Monday, September 18, 2017
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I like the step by step on each pose. Nice refresher and new learn (sun salutations) in one.

By Buffie | Sunday, November 6, 2016
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for a true beginner, this is way too hard on the knees, especially if you any knee issues at all. No modification given for the entire sequence of stretching the lower leg muscles. Even kneeling on a towel it s too intense. And sitting back on my heels? HA! forget it!

By amberb | Tuesday, July 26, 2016
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By D | Monday, May 9, 2016
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This is a great video for anyone who is looking to get more out of Down Dog and understand the muscles and bones and interrelations for extending yourself. The Sun Salutations and work at the end combine everything from the earlier part of the class. If you re new to yoga, returning to yoga, or are just looking for more information for improving your practice, this is definitely a must-watch.

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