Sun Salutation Basics

Sun salutations are a foundational part of many yoga classes, yet in a busy group setting they can sometimes feel fast or hard to follow. This private session creates the time and space to explore each element of the sequence in detail, including plank, downward dog, chaturanga, and upward dog.

We’ll work on alignment, strength, and mobility, while also learning how to adapt each posture so it suits your body. Together, we’ll identify variations that feel supportive, sustainable, and effective.

By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to practice these postures and more confidence moving through them with ease in class.

I can’t say enough about how helpful my Refine Your Sun Salutations session with Laurie was. She helped me understand how to engage the muscles I’m meant to be using. Later that same day, I found myself thinking about my alignment while gardening. I even noticed that when my hips began to ache on my daily walk, I could ease it by lifting my hip points. It has truly changed the way I think about posture and how I support my body, both on my mat and in everyday life. This is the first studio I’ve practiced at that offers this kind of one-on-one attention, and it was incredibly beneficial!

— Jeanna H