Energising Sun Salutation courses at the AKY Institute
Our Sun Salutation course is a great way to energise, stretch and tone your body. Sun Salutation an ancient Hatha Yoga technique has been used for centuries to strengthen and purify the body of thousands of people across the world. Many people in the West have learned Sun Salutation in a Yoga class with out knowing it's philosophy or it's history.
We offer a half day courses in Sun Salutation tuition that is facilitated by one of our highly trained teachers. Our Sun Salutation has been created by Mahavatar Babaji who is an advanced spiritual teacher from the Himalayas in North India. Doing this course is an excellent way for you to learn Mahavatar Babaji's version of Sun Salutation and also to understand the health benefits, history and philosophy behind this ancient practise.
Below are two movies for you to watch with verbal instructions. You can teach yourself Sun Salutation using these movies or you can contact one of our teachers to find out when the next Sun Salutation course is available in your area. We recommend that people practice Sun Salutation before enrolling on an Atma Kriya Yoga course; this will assist in strengthening your body, generating flexibility and increasing your energy levels before the course.
If you practices Mahavtar Babaji's Sun Salutation 6 to 10 times for men, or 5 to 6 times for women, it is equal to doing an hour of traditional Hatha Yoga. Our Sun Salutation tones and stretches every muscle group of the physical body.
Yoga for health, vitality and energy.
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Full Sun Salutation The full version can be quite challenging to those who are not used to Hatha Yoga exercises. If you are new to Sun Salutation then we suggest that you may want to first try out the easier version found below. |
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Easy Sun Salutation This version has been adapted from the full version, if you class your self as unfit, new to Hatha Yoga or if you are an elderly yogi, then first try out this easy version. |
About the Atma Kriya Sun Salutation
Sun Salutation is a complete exercise for the whole body. It is preferable to practice it at sunrise, but also at anytime during the day if you wish. It stimulates cardiovascular system, helps to energize the body, strengthens muscles and makes the body flexible. The lungs benefit from the oxygen and the rising sun casts its beneficial influence on the body. Sun Salutation helps to prevent diabetes, skin diseases, constipation, stomach problems and regulates the appetite. Sun Salutation should not be done by pregnant women. We suggest practicing each posture without forcing the body; you should also consult a doctor if you have heart conditions or high blood pressure to see if it is safe for you to practise Sun Salutation.
We suggest that you practice Sun Salutation prior to attending an Atma Kriya Yoga course. The purpose behind the exercises is to energise your body, assist in creating a good meditation posture and it allows for flexibility of the limbs. Sun Salutation will also help you perform some of the physical techniques that are taught on the course.
For more information on courses, introduction sessions or to ask question about Atma Kriya Yoga, please go to the contact page where you will find our teacher contact details.
