Surya Namaskar & Vinyasa Yoga Inspiration & Devotion
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we explore opportunities beyond the physical that may be associated with the practice of Surya Namaskar.
Objective
Be prepared to teach techniques that enhance the devotional or inspirational aspects of Surya Namaskar.
What You'll Get
Describe an opportunity beyond the physical that Surya Namaskar provides the practitioner. Provide specific ways to bring a devotional quality to practice. Describe how to incorporate a gratitude practice with Surya Namaskar and Vinyasa Yoga. Provide examples of ways to use intention, dedications and affirmations with Surya Namaskar and Vinyasa Yoga. Define a yoga mala.
Introduction & Inspiration
Introduction
Surya Namaskar and Vinyasa Yoga warm the body and provide other physical effects. In addition, these practices (and others) may be approached in ways that highlight aspects beyond the physical. Here you’ll find support for exploring such practices. For example, focusing on the breath as the source of movement can provide a pathway for deepening the experience, and there can be a focused awareness of the practice as “a gateway to entering your subtle body.”
Specific practices such as focusing on gratitude, invoking inspirational visualizations or mentally reciting affirmations can bring a devotional quality to the practice. In other words, the practice can be used as a tool to direct one’s gratitude or respect toward the cosmos or Life, to the Self, the Divine, to Nature, God or other.
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