Yoga is a practice for healing—and can be a powerful support alongside psychotherapy. At its heart, yoga is about restoring harmonious connection—to our bodies, our senses, the present moment, and our communities.

Sun salutations are among the most common sequences in a yoga class. Yet, we rarely get the chance to slow down and understand these movements to absorb their benefits fully, such as building nervous system flexibility and cultivating breath awareness. Over four classes, we’ll break down the elemental postures of a sun salutation and explore plenty of options within each shape. This will give you the basics you need to step into a general flow or vinyasa class and make adaptations that support your body.