Day 1: Sun, Sun, Sun Salutations

Welcome to your Winter Ayurveda Yoga Challenge! In Day 1, honor the return of the sun and light in this simple but energizing Sun Salute practice. After our standing meditation and warm up series, we explore meditative Sun Salute variations to warm the body, decrease tension and stiffness, and clear the mind. We move through a dynamic standing sequence to strengthen the legs and hips, and a supine practice to move deeper into those areas. You will feel invigorated and uplifted.

Your Self Care Homework Challenge for Day 1:

The homework for this challenge is meant to grow your self-care off the mat and into your life:

• Bed by 10pm: Melina encourages us to get to bed by 10pm in order to get 7-8 uninterrupted hours of sleep to maintain immune, digestive, and mental health during the darker months.
• Warm Water with Lemon: Introducing warm water in the morning helps with circulation, and a squeeze of lemon wakes up the digestive system.
• Dynamic Movement: 5-10 minutes of dynamic movement like Sun Salutes in the morning helps us feel warm, awake, and invigorated.