Sun Salutation Flow for Beginners (Free Yoga Class)

Welcome to the wonderful world of yoga! When you’re just beginning your yoga practice, it’s important to take it slow, be safe, and enjoy the journey. Whether this is your very first Sun Salutation, or if you’re still getting acclimated to the Vinyasa yoga practice, this is a great video for beginner yogis.

☀️ Sun Salutations, or Surya Namaskar in Sanskrit, are the foundation to Vinyasa flows, and we’ll break down each pose in that series. Explore common yoga poses that you see in most Vinyasa yoga classes, and learn alignment techniques to make sure you’re practicing them safely and correctly.

Follow along with Ashton August as she guides you through a short and sweet Sun Salutation flow geared specifically towards beginner yoga students. You’ll come away feeling more confident in your poses and yoga practice as a whole.

Revisit this Sun Salutations video as often as you need to, and continue coming back to gauge your progress and build strength and endurance along the way. Have questions about anything we cover in this yoga video? Ask Ashton in the comments below!

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[nuraycelebi]

I guess these were by far the most detailed and clear instructions I have ever watched until now. Thanks!

[galtar]

the most articulate and clear instruction I've ever encountered. thank you. namaste.

[rasscott]

Loved it... I am 70 yours old, married happily for 45 years to my soul mate. I would prefer stay (get) fit and healthy with her...and grow old together. Thank you Ashton.

[michaelkurtz]

The sun salutations were recommended by my chiropractor, I appreciate you taking the time to make this video slow and simple for beginners.

[Lifeeewithsabrina]

Planks/push-ups and downward dog has always been hard for me, anything needed with strong arm strength basically.I’m so glad I finally found a channel where the instructors explaining how to do the yoga moves and provide simpler options, also mentioning things like improvement over TIME. and acknowledging the beauty of a video where we can PAUSE and take BREAKS.
I’m so thankful for this content and the eloquence of the instructor is unmatched 👌
Thank you and please keep going❤️I’d love to support your channel

[fireflyhaze]

I used to really enjoy yoga when I was younger. I have since had chronic illness and now want to get back into it. I really liked how the instructor brought up suggestions of how to make the pose less challenging and emphasised that it's a practice that grows with you. It has made me feel more confident about starting again. Thank you.

[ericafolange]

Thank you for breaking this down so simply. I'm just returning to yoga after 20 years and this video was so easy to follow!

[evazatkova]

How somebody could dislike this video? It is beautiful, very well explained, each pose, breathing. I love it so much. Lady is very skilled! Thank you! Be kind! Much love to all!

[ruthdeaton]

This explanation was perfect for my teen, who's not into the deep meditation or yogi aspect, but more into the specific holds and body poses. She's easing into exercise after an injury and this gave her courage!

[violethorsewoman]

This video was offered some time ago but a great instruction for beginner yoga practitioners. I’ve been exposed to many instructors teaching the Sun Salutation over let’s say 35 plus years.
This is bar none the best! What makes it outstanding in my estimation is the encouraging directions for those who need to modify in order to do this at all. Also the emphasis on care with head positioning. Very excellent. Once the muscle memory is there even with modifications this salutation can flow to a beautiful morning ritual with music. What a great way to launch into your day!

[YilingDanceofLife]

Love practice with Ashton, she is such a good yoga teacher. I love how she explains step by step and love her energy and calming voice that make the practice easier. ❤️🧘🏻‍♀️

[davidsmith]

Thank you thank you thank you. You made more sense out of the Sun Salutation than anyone ever has. I watched the vid three times in a row. First time I just watched it and took in all the information I could as you presented it. Went slowly through the routine the second time since I was trying to apply the energy in the way you outlined (brand new approach. It seems I was just kind of dead arming my movements) But the third time, the third time I went through the entire routine with you allow energy as you prescribed. It made such a huge difference. I do not know what I doing that I was calling Sun Salutation before seeing this vid but it was not what is taught here! This introduction to the implementation of focus is such a game-changer. My practice, thanks to you and the kindness you have shown by making this teaching vid available for free here on Youtube, just got 100% better. Thank you once again. Namaste.

[lindamarsh]

The most comprehensive, articulate and perfectly pitched yoga tutorial I have ever had. The yoga teacher Ashton August is amazing. Thank you so much. Namaste 🙏

[zoeyjaramillo]

This, so far, has been the best sun salutations instructional video I’ve seen! Very clear instructions and good energy!

[moonxclanxleader]

My favorite story was when a commanding officer in the marines made a bunch of men do 20 sun salutations and they were all complaining about it being dumb but by the end of it they couldn’t even move and they began doing it on their own time for strength 😂

[Jenx]

Thank you for the excellent instructions, step by step! I didn't realize that I had been doing some of the poses incorrectly, or not as "actively engaged" as I should have. This helped me understand the importance of proper pose, even while doing the simple mountain pose, which looks like just standing, or the plank pose, which I thought was supposed to be straight from other non-yoga exercise. I'm new to yoga and now I can't go to any physical classes under COVID, so this is by far the best online yoga instruction I have found on how to do the Sun Salutation! Namaste!

[ns]

What an outstanding lesson! Excellent teaching with very important tips: position of the neck, gaze direction, lower back warnings... Thank you and well done.

[elainemurphy]

Wow...this is the best explanation of a sun salutation flow. The instructions are clear, detailed and absolutely perfect for a beginner! Thank you so much.

[sharow]

How can anyone dislike this video? It is clear, gentle, fluid and pretty. I’ve been trying to figure out where to start with a yoga flow sequence and this is perfect! ✨