May 2023 Yoga Challenge: Asanas (Poses): Sun Salutations – Tadasana & Centering

Happy May 15, 2023 – Tadasana & Centering

Happy Sunday Yogis! As our 30 Day Challenge group is working on a detailed breakdown of each of the poses in the Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutations Series, we will review these Asanas along with our challengers. Or, if you prefer, you can practice a twisted/sister version of each pose during this series!

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We recently added videos each day to our original pose breakdowns.. check out the new video with options for arms through this pose below and in our original Tadasana post!

Sun Salutations Asana – Tadasana / Mountain Pose
Twisted/Sister Asana – Sukhasana, Siddhasana, Padmasana & Virasana

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Today’s Positive Practice suggestion

Today’s Daily Yogi Practice is to go “back to basics” with either Tadasana / Mountain Pose or finding your preferred comfortable seat. I consider finding your preferred grounding pose to be finding your center. Most Yoga classes start and end with these Asanas. Each of these centering Asanas are great poses for meditation.

Since May is Correct your Posture Month if you have done this before, I strongly suggest checking and correcting your posture as we revisit this traditional series. Take note of your ankles, knees, hips, ribcage, shoulders, chin, and ears, and take note of both the location and any tilt in these areas.

What do I do with my hands?!

Check out this little video for a few options for arms through Tadasana. I prefer to “swan dive” forward as in the first and second option. I find bringing hands up together above head and bringing prayer hands straight down to be most popular in the Yoga Studios I visit. You can also try bringing arms up straight in front of you… Try a few options, and pick your favorite!

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Related Positive Practices

• May 2022 Yoga Challenge: Asanas (Poses): Sun Salutations – Tadasana & Centering
• Asanas – Poses – Day 2 – May 2021 Challenge – Tadasana & Centering
• Asanas – Poses – Day 2 – August 2021 Yoga Challenge Day 14 – Tadasana & Centering
• January 2022 30 Day Challenge: Day 14 – Sun Salutations: Tadasana & Centering
• January 2023 30 Day Challenge: Day 14 – Sun Salutations: Tadasana & Centering

Share your Practice

Please comment to share your experience! What did you think? Which was your favorite of these seated poses? Always remember, be kind!