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I am trying to find a class that will help with overall strength... i absolutely fell in love with Anusara years ago but in CT there are only 3 certified Anusara instructors. Today I drove an hour to get to ones class and was surprised to find us starting with sun salutes-- i didnt thikn it was as integral in Anusara. I have an old fracture in my wrist and some tendonitis in my opposite shoulder, so not to be a wimp or anything but I kinda poop out on the 5 or 6th chaturanga dandasana. My chin actually kinda hit the floor during one -- I know I need to strenghten there obviously-- but i was wondering-- does ALL yoga move through the vinyasa and sun salutes??
Thanks- Joy
Thanks- Joy
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Re: Cross posted in Yoga tribe too--But does ALL yoga include Vinyasa/ sun salutes????
Tue, July 15, 2008 - 3:49 PM
Hello Joy,
You should definitely tell your teacher before class about your wrist and shoulder. Most Anusara teachers have had substantial training in yoga therapeutics and should be able to suggest to you modifications or alternate poses for you to do...
For example, if the class does include chaturanga dandasana, you can make the pose less weight bearing by bring your knees down first.
Surya namaskars (sun salutations) are not "integral" to Anusara any more than any other vinyasa or sequence of poses. Most classes will begin though with some kind of warm up with movement linked to breath, but what the teacher chooses should depend on the level of students and the focus of the class.
On the All Yoga tribe I have written a number of times on wrist and shoulder issues. Try doing a search on "wrist" in the tribe search window.
Blessings,
Scott
