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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga Unfortunately, I don't have any advice about how to adjust to the time change. In fact, my family is still on the old schedule, with everyone going to bed too late and oversleeping in the morning. What I can help you with, however, is your jumping. Surya Namaskara A The basic Ashtanga sun salutation includes a jump from standing back to chaturanga and, after the vinyasa, a jump from downward dog back to the front of the mat. Both jumps should be done with as much lightness as possible. When doing the forward jump, try flexing your feet. Search Related Topics:  ashtanga  home practice  sun salutation Ashtanga Jump-Through A few years ago I took a workshop with Ashtanga master David Swenson. His advice on jumping through from downdog to seated was very helpful, so I'm passing what I learned on to you. Search Related Topics:  downward facing dog  yoga advice  ashtanga Jumping Back From Crow When jumping back from crow pose, it helps to think about hugging your knees to the midline in the split second before your legs go back. As with all yoga jumps, core strength is the key to more control and less flailing. Search Related Topics:  intermediate poses  arm balances  Pose of the Week - Sun Salutation It's a good time of year to start moving more vigorously, shaking off the cozy inactivity of winter and making way for the rebirth of spring. To help you get moving, this week's pose is actually a series of poses: the classic sun salutation. Getting to know this series can be a big help in beginning to do more yoga outside of a class setting. You can control the pace of the series by deciding how many breaths to take in each pose. Longer hold times make for a slow burn while taking just one or two breaths per pose will raise your heart-rate more. Search Related Topics:  yoga workouts  yoga sequences  sun salutation Related Searches Beginners Yoga Class Ashtanga Yoga Hatha Yoga Exercise Bikram Yoga Benefits Yoga Journal Featured Articles Yoga Styles Yoga Audio, Books, and Videos Yoga Clothing and Equipment Yoga and Your Health Home Practice Lifestyle   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga and Weight Loss Yoga Tips Sun Salutation - Step by Step   Follow me on: Advertisement