Adjustments for Surya Namaskara B (=sunsalutation) from Ashtanga Yoga

Some suggestions for Adjustments in Surya Namaskara B (= sun salutation) from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.

Utkatasana

Adjustment 1:

1. when the student’s fingers touch the floor, support the student’s rear with a leg
2. a hand keeps the coccyx rolling down
3. the other hand lifts the student’s arms over her head and pulls the hands upward

Adjustment 2:

1. same as Adjustment 1
2. grab the student’s hips and press downward against the teacher’s thigh
3. grab both elbows to lead the student’s arms over her head

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Virabadhrasana

Adjustment 1:anchor the outside edge of the student’s back foot with one foot and rotate the front leg hip back and the back hip forward with the hands


Adjustment 2: Place finger at knee: "Push!",
Effect: Thigh of the student becomes horizontal

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