Traditional Sun Salutation

This video explores the traditional Sun Salutation: a simple, and effective series of Yoga Postures that invigorates the whole body. Guided by Brooklyn Yoga School founder, Lily Cushman, learn the sequence step by step with detailed instruction. No Yoga experience required. Open to all Levels. Enjoy!
Music "Dawning" by Benjy Wertheimer from Soul of the Esraj album.
www.BrooklynYogaSchool.com
www.LilyCushman.com
www.shantalamusic.com/benjy

[@nadinebrennan386]

The fluidity and control was an absolute joy to watch

[@cambridgeratmom]

The best demonstration I've found. Thanks.

[@Inga-zl3ei]

Yes, I think yes :)

[@Inga-zl3ei]

The BEST :)

[@Inga-zl3ei]

And nice voice, music calming.

[@allon33]

How wonderful to see it explained so well.

[@peternguyen3624]

You have the best íntruction for sun salutation. Thank you

[@claremmm]

She is wonderful to watch. fluid and graceful, something to learn, it will take time.

[@Jihvagravasini]

What a beautiful scenery and what an incredible teacher! I enjoyed this video immensely! Thanks for posting it!

[@shufflingfate4703]

Thank you for walking through this. I loved your voice, it was perfect for an instructor. The music was nice and not overpowering. I am looking forward to adding this to my morning routine!

[@kristenpdurning5618]

I love how contemplative and clear this is. Thank you

[@sarathchandran2815]

Guys this is the best explanation for sun salutation

[@emansugulle9055]

The whole thing made me cry....by just watching it....effortlessly beautiful

[@katrinac5562]

This is one of the best, least pretentious, relaxing sunrise salutations videos I've seen. It isn't exactly as I was taught but that makes sense because, you know, I was taught by someone else. The differences are minute. Can't please everyone! Thanks for sharing your work with those of us who are at home!

[@gaaros8256]

To my impression this is the best sun salutation presentation I have seen on youtube so far, informative, straight to the point instructions, there is no excessive talk like many, many other yoga instructors do. Thank you very much!

[@theklsyduckett]

Agreed, thank you!!

[@jamesmckean3221]

Look forward to trying these!

[@stylishmarvin]

Thank you for passing on the knowledge. I really like your videos.

[@christopher3386]

Finally, a video explaining in a clear, simple way the Sun Salutation! Thank you.

[@Anihihi]

For any beginners who find this too fast, adjust the speed to .75✌️

[@samwoods9776]

YOGA

[@mariasalgado593]

Anihihi wow...thank you didn’t know to change speed

[@richardwalker8398]

@@mariasalgado593 click the three vertical dots at the top right hand side of your screen and you will have the option to change the speed.

[@mariasalgado593]

@@richardwalker8398 thank you 🙏🏻

[@denishawatson5]

Or watch someone who’s doing it right … for beginners Bharti Yoga videos are great

Buen trabajo con el canal.

[@sisteryaya24]

Thank you for your centered and movement by movement approach of sharing Sun Salutation. Beautiful music too. Bless

[@AravindRetnakumar]

Looks like it's shot in Kerala. God's own country :-)

[@VrajPatel-tc1bs]

Kerala is not a country dumbass

[@magicalhome]

Love this video! THANK YOU

[@8080VB]

If you are wondering which song is this . .its, benjy Wertheimer Dawning. This song is such a magical ✨💯

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

Definitely one of the more peaceful, calm, vids demonstrating these poses. I use this vid after workouts and appreciate the soft voice. The complete presentation in this vid compliments wonderfully the "feel" of what the Sun Salutation brings to the soul. Gratefully, Meg, from Eastern Canada

[@redunion13]

really smooth&nice voice! A really good explanation :) thank you!

[@khadijahishola9942]

4:20 for the after more fluid guide through 🤗 namaste! And thank you

[@Nana_9933]

Enjoyed that.Thank you 💖

[@ciro1012]

I first learned this in college over 20 years ago in NYC. This was EXACTLY how we learned. Well done. This is my fave.

[@thischannel500]

I’ve used this video for about 7 years to reconnect with yoga when needed, and have modified a bit of it for my own type of routine. I appreciate you and your instruction. Thank you!

[@aum2478]

Whatever she has done is wrong. A very big caution to everyone. You can invite unknown trouble in your life by doing it wrongly

[@macaroon147]

Ok so be useful and send a video of what you assume is the right way lol

[@diannajeanlumsey1518]

The knee on the floor is so nice for people who are a bit overweight or lack strength. Thank you for showing how to connect the individual poses into a flow of movement. I am still not totally clear on the breath with the poses, but I really appreciate this video.

[@neliaferreira9983]

Usually, every time the movement is upwards or outwards (ex. opening arms, spreading legs), it is INhale because you are receiving the world/energy. And every time it is downwards or inwards (ex. knee to chest), it is EXhale, because you are squeezing the world/energy out. Like a balloon: air in it goes up and out/big, air out it goes down and in/small. Which means that the slower you do the poses, the slower you are breathing. And if you are breathing more rapidly, you have to match the poses rapidly as well. You can always stay in the pose while you catch your breath, cuz this is supposed to be relaxing, and not stressing over breathing. But also, yoga forces you to be aware of your breathing, which is a good thing. So just dance with it.

[@NeyooxetuseiDreamer]

Much easier if your skinny hehehehe like her. I started at 18 with yoga and have always been thinner until my 50s, and now at 61 I still do a bit of yoga for stretching and flexibility but not like when i was in my 20s, 30s and 40s. But having gained grandmother weight its so much harder to do.

[@yogawithrae]

Love this video 💛

[@gretathegarbo]

4.09 full flow I'm a bit slow, I like the other commenter's suggestion to slow to 0.75.

[@darlenedeucker8767]

Love this

[@LightsOnYoga]

A very nice channel! ❤

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

I've been told that in the position @1:30 the tibia should be more vertical, with the foot as much forward as possible, this should be better for leg/hip stretching if I remember correctly

[@neliaferreira9983]

I have heard that too. If that is more comfortable to you, go ahead. Yoga is very personal, it is connecting to your body and energy. So whatever details of each pose feel more natural to you after trying a few ones, go with those.

[@allthetimealways5400]

Very few teach the Sun Salutation correctly. I would add that when you first begin, your hands are together and ready to take a deep breath in to raise your arms, that you always remember to exhale fully and with emphasis your old breath first BEFORE! It is there in the video but it can easily be missed as it goes by very fast even though you "mention" it. For any deep breath exercise it is always important to exhale what you already have in a deliberate way before taking your first deep inhale (as in this Sun Salutation)

[@meghananderson4777]

This is wonderful, thank you! I'm just trying to get into yoga, and this is the clearest explanation I've seen so far. Really nice video.

[@ncooper233]

This is the best traditional Surya Namaskar video I’ve seen - thank you for posting this 🙏🏿

[@lesley3809]

knee over ankle, I was always taught "no way".

[@sarataylor6164]

Thank you.

[@HannahIrene719]

If you don't like the way she's doing it, do it a different way? It's not a competition. You should do it the way you feel comfortable, just like she should.

[@GaurikaSingh888]

yup

[@GaurikaSingh888]

there r many ways of doing it.

[@3boysgomc]

Yes, Hannah! Feel to many yoga teachers/gyms teach there is only one way and all else is wrong. Yoga is supposed to be comfortable, confident, strength, self-reflection and meditation. Great to see someone comment true Namaste!

[@johnmacaroni105]

I start off by saluting the Sun but everything else she does is the same that I do. Even my garden view is near the same... Peace ✌️

[@LesaAnne]

Sometimes it’s for the greater good and not to be mean namaste

[@daytonglitch]

Flippn wii fit trainer

[@matejvana8129]

Thank you

[@genevievemeunier6950]

Do you have a video for the moon salutation? I would love to learn it from you, your explanations are clear and easy!

[@Indiaexpress]

Geneviève Meunier Hehehe! I hope this is a joke...Salutation to moon is not done coz one usually has dinner before moon shows up and u shouldnt do any exercise after eating..

[@SK-ex9uo]

@@Indiaexpress when sun is somewhere moon is also there in another part of earth dont talk like a fool

[@susannechakan4939]

@@Indiaexpress Actually, Kripalu Yoga Center for Health & Healing, Lee, MA USA does have a moon salutation. But it is done before dinner.

[@kw2300]

Fabulous video, calm voice, soothing music, perfect descriptions, beautiful setting. Please could you do more videos like this :)

[@JakeGallon]

Great video. What music do you have in the background? It is the perfect yoga music.

[@Sheikbaby]

Tried it for the 1st time. I enjoyed it! Your voice is nice and soothing....like a female Bob Ross

[@fionacraig2012]

What a beautiful place!

[@Adarsh_Vijaya]

I think it is Kerala in India!!

[@davefricke2689]

oh my god this is hard, i'm in really bad shape. you make it look so easy. i think i should just do a couple postures to limber up since i'm ridged as board

[@saminsharar9524]

My height increased after doing it. And I also noticed rapid hair growth because it causes rapid blood circulations in the whole body. I've been doing this for almost 2 months (Not everyday but I try to do it everyday). Thank you so so much ❤️ Alhamdulillah I'm very happy 😊 Many many best wishes for you guys 💞💞💞

[@mithalisanghvi140]

How much of height was increased? Also, how many rounds did you do of this ?

[@sidrareyaz7604]

are you for real? 😳

[@saminsharar9524]

@@mithalisanghvi140 I didn't measure. But not that much. As it stretches our body, the limbs get tugged and thus you may see yourself a little taller than before. That's what happened to me I think. And you might come back to your previous height if you don't continue. But certainly you'll be and you'll feel more fit. Most of the days I did at least 4 rounds per day.

[@saminsharar9524]

@@sidrareyaz7604 Why not? 😂

[@sidrareyaz7604]

Oh that's nice to hear. does this help with hair fall or hair growth problem?

[@FastEddieNelson]

Hey! I've been to Brooklyn and i don't remember trees like that!! :D

[@LieseFury]

i have a very long torso and even with my proportionally long arms i have some problems with my hands, namely in the lunge and cobra positions putting a lot of weight on my fingers and not having enough arm length to roll my shoulders back. is this something i can practice to overcome or are there other solutions?

[@LilyCushmanOfficial]

you could try putting yoga blocks under your hands in the lunge!

[@ruthcrompton2322]

Such a calm presentation, thank you. This is the first sun salutation I have been able to do by myself as I could hear your voice in my head taking me through it. I will be able to add it to my morning routine. Also, I've never been able to bring my foot through from downward dog to a lunge/forward fold, I still can't, but this was the first time I didn't feel stupid not being able to do it. Thank you, I will be subscribing.

[@SiberiusRises]

Well presented. You went right into the exercise instead of showing too much face time explanation as in so many other videos. I wanted to learn how to do this every morning, and yours was the right one to begin with. I presented to my company team as well, and every one is trying it.

[@MeredithStAndre]

This is the most helpful Sun Salutation instructional video I’ve seen. Thank you so much for posting it 🙏

[@Lola-Yo]

Calming voiceover and good instruction for beginners, lovely scenery in background!

[@iesbiza]

The first time I was able to flow at the rythm of my breath. Thank you.

[@cfeiring]

This is a lovely instruction, precise and graceful in the details, like the assertive foot beat heading back into the lunge. And what a perfect setting to envision in my mind when i work with it on my own. Thank you Covid Summer 2020 has brought me to experimenting with the Sun Salutation daily, with excellent results. I've used a few videos, all a help, and see that this one is my new crush. I praise Powerful Goodness for you -- and for all who come here -- in all your efforts.

[@brianmarak9689]

So fluid.

[@elsieeaves5648]

Which yoga mat has been used ? Can you give the link of the product or name of product.?

[@melodydiffractionem6123]

Absolutely love this. Thankyou for this gift 🙏♾️🪬☯️🙌🩷

[@qatriamlucy]

I like this sun salutation. Will endeavour to do it as well as the model demonstratîon.

[@sisteryaya24]

Perfect! Just what I was looking for to return to my yoga practice. Thank you for the view, the background music and your lovely soothing voice.

[@neliaferreira9983]

I just stumbled upon this video today, and I too want to slowly go back to yoga, I have been away from it for a few years and I am starting to notice the decay on the body! 😓 It felt good to salute the sun today again!

[@cawiltu]

Oh my gosh , yes. Everyone else on KZbin is leaving out the 2 lunges and the striking cobra. This is exactly how I learned it back in 1975

[@bergeronremy7359]

Wow, very well explained and excellent demonstrations. Thank you

[@johall7238]

Very useful. Thank you. Please can you make one for less flexible people and pregnancy with the cat pose in it.

[@CristinaB228]

I did this a lot many years ago and now I completely forgot how to do it. This video brought me back, thank you! I will try doing this daily again ❤

[@estellekrol8671]

This is so beautiful to watch, wish I could achieve that level some day... :-/

[@Smoshfaaaaaaaaaaan]

You probably can. You do not need to, but if you try enough times you probably can :)

[@DrJohnAKing]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@patrickjerome9169]

I watches several demonstrations, and this is by far the best.

[@amycftw]

I am a beginner to these sun salutations I don't know what I am doing wrong I start at the top of my mat but end up half way down at the end I'm small but I can seem to step up to where my hands are at the end to come up what am I doing wrong ?jen coster

[@citylights727]

: ) there is no WRONG, there is only doing it as best you can. over time things evolve, change, grow, settle. How do you get to Carnegy Hall? Practice. have a kick ass day!

[@Rellefg9]

I love that it's explained so casually. Great video thanks!

[@itsonlymarcibratz1991]

👍🏻GREAT VIDEO👍🏻 I sincerely enjoyed it✌🏻 🙏🏼Namaste🙏🏼

[@emmawillmer64]

Unusual and refreshing to hear an American voice that's not shrill or irritating. Thanks

[@zaazgurts1324]

You're right. But you got no like from the channel owner. And you know why - by that comliment to the narrator you've been critical to her nation. Where do you come from ?

[@TheGreatBenderina]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm using it at home after work lately, and I think your style is really nice. Cheers

[@SheCitrine]

This is btful version of surya namaskar...wondering btful music

[@olgamilevska5977]

Way too fast, maybe just for me though, like there’s no mindfulness to the moves, and the voice sounds like if a person didn’t care instead of being soothing. Otherwise, great technique to learn from for a beginner.

[@GoBooYourself]

Olga Milevska you can slow the video down if you need it. Just the music and audio will be slightly distorted.

[@TheGalacticshaman369]

Epic form and composure. Thank you for sharing 🙏🌟🔥💗🐉

[@leighmcdowell]

Doesn't look like Brooklyn! but this is an awesome video. Well done and thanks for spreading the joy.

[@Royalroadtotheunc]

+Leigh McDowell Probably filmed in Costa Rica.

[@donsturgill]

Wow. You make it look so easy, Lily! Thank you for the excellent example.

[@monicavarga5388]

beautiful voice in this video

[@stilljennalane]

I've been using this for a while. Very nice. Handy during lockdown.

[@marketmarketka]

Amazing, thank you.)

[@janiefarner2974]

Very lovely. Nice explanations of the movements (and reasoning). Nice that she broke everything down in the first round and then showed how it actually flows in "normal" mode.

[@camillzee]

This is the first time I've gotten a hang of it. Thank you!

[@TheVideonut2]

Very nice, I enjoyed watching it!

[@joeadona9054]

One of the best Sun Salutation videos that I've seen. Very Helpful. Thanks!!

[@Eu-Abreu]

Music please .... it really gave me the goosebumps. and i have a question. Can a go for the "rest of my life" with these exercise or should i change to one more elaborated in the future ?

[@dante1440]

Awesome place, where is it?

[@Angprobinsyana001]

Thanks for sharing madam I enjoyed much

[@ThriveKing]

Great video So interesting to see the traditional version with the step back like that as opposed to how I was taught

[@timharmoni1846]

Great video and fabulous demo . Thanks.

[@salmamostafa5652]

Hi, great sequence! What is the music you used here please?

[@lisabarnes8292]

Beautiful, thank you ❤🙏

[@cantseenothing]

And for all you climate change deniers out there, just LOOK at this Brooklyn studio yoga! SEE how tropical Brooklyn has become?! Geez, Louise...! But seriously, thanks for this very clear depiction of this classic pose. It corresponds closely to what I remember having learned some fifty years ago at what was then simply billed as "Hatha" yoga. I think it was the only one that would now be called "flow", or perhaps"vinyasa" yoga.

[@shawnmilsted6416]

Really great video... BTW what is the music you are using?

[@EmpathicGolem]

Shawn Milsted Benjy Wertheimer - Dawning

[@stephanieridgeway672]

I feel wonderful. What a great place for evermore. Thank you for this video and instructions. I have respect for you. I care.

[@charlesmack662]

The reason why I subscribe to you because I want to know how to do sun salutation right way

[@crystalbrady7028]

Wonderful flow! Very advanced and relaxing ❤️👑

[@lowcountryhrs]

I was also wondering where this was shot, it looks a lot like Hawaii but could be any number of tropical places!

[@JamHavoc]

Thank you

[@cyawc]

This is very helpful, thank you :)

[@mariebrechet1438]

Merci beaucoup Madame ❤❤❤❤❤ Je suis très malade , je fais beaucoup de diarrhée depuis plusieurs jours 😢 . Je n'arrive plus à faire mon yoga c'est terrible , ça me manque terriblement 😢 Je suis épuisée .... je sais pas comment faire . J'utilise les pierres en lithotherapie et les pierres agissent elles me libère des toxines qui sont dans mon cœur . alors je fais beaucoup de selle extrêmement liquides . Je veux pas de médicaments chimiques Je connais pas l'huile essentielle pour diarrhée Je voudrais faire ma salutation au soleil aujourd'hui 😪😖 Namaste 🙏🏼🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🧘🏼‍♀️

[@ohkaygoplay]

I learned a variation of this a long time ago, and recently started doing it again every morning. To be honest, I feel a little better after each time. The one I learned has the opposite arm and hand to the sky from the leg stretched out behind. That's the only thing I do that's different.