Getting started – Saluting the Sun Created & designed by Cathy Underwood www.yoga4mums.com
I’m delighted to offer you this FREE practice manual, designed to support your regular practice especially when you are unable to attend class. This first edition focuses on a simple Sun Salutation, to get you moving slowly as you connect to the breath. Remember not all exercise is suitable for everyone. So to reduce the risk of injury consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise regime. This manual does not replace the importance of studying under the guidance of a yoga professional. Enjoy! Cathyx
1.  Stand tall, edges of feet together, arms relaxed, breath freely
2. Inhale slowly and lengthen arms over head, look up to thumbs
3. Exhale slowly, soften knees and fold over legs Place the hands flat to the ground in front of feet
4. Inhale, look up and lengthen away from the hips Shift the weight into the hands
5. Exhale, step back into Plank drawing the navel gently in and up towards the spine
6. Inhale, lower knees to the ground. Exhale, tuck elbows in to body and lower to the floor
7. Inhale, slide shoulder blades down and lift the chest into Cobra. Press shoulders away from ears and keep elbows soft
8. Exhale, lower chest to the ground and curl toes under
9. Inhale, lift. Exhale press back into Downward Dog. Long spine, head between arms. Stay here for 3 breaths
10. Inhale, soften knees, look forward and step up behind wrists
11. Exhale, fold over legs
12. Inhale, soften knees, sit back and lift to standing, arms reaching up
13. Exhale, bring arms back by your side. Stand tall and breath freely. Repeat the entire sequence 3 – 5 repetitions For a complete home practice our DVD’s are available online at www.yoga4mums.com/shop Namaste!