Sun Salutation B Flow

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Mountain Pose
Mountain
Chair Pose
Chair
Standing Forward Bend
StandingForwardBend
Half Lift
StandingHalfForwardBend
Four-Limbed Staff
FourLimbedStaff
Upward Facing Dog
UpwardFacingDog
Downward Facing Dog
DownwardFacingDog
Warrior I Right
WarriorI
Four-Limbed Staff
FourLimbedStaff
Upward Facing Dog
UpwardFacingDog
Downward Facing Dog
DownwardFacingDog
Warrior I Left
WarriorI
Four-Limbed Staff
FourLimbedStaff
Upward Facing Dog
UpwardFacingDog
Downward Facing Dog
DownwardFacingDog
Standing Forward Bend
StandingForwardBend
Chair Pose
Chair
Mountain Pose
Mountain

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Sun Salutation B (Surya Namaskara B) adds warrior poses to the classic flow, making it more dynamic and strength-building. This variation was popularized in Ashtanga yoga and includes the powerful Warrior I pose, which represents the spiritual warrior within us. It's excellent for building stamina and focus.

Description

Classic Surya Namaskara B with warrior poses - more dynamic flow

Poses (18)

Centering
Mountain Pose

Mountain Pose

Hands at heart center, establish breath rhythm

2breaths
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Strength
Chair Pose

Chair Pose

Inhale, bend knees, sweep arms up

2breaths
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Forward Fold
Standing Forward Bend

Standing Forward Bend

Exhale, hinge at hips

1breaths
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Spinal Extension
Half Lift

Half Lift

Inhale, hands to shins

1breaths
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Strength
Four-Limbed Staff

Four-Limbed Staff

Exhale, step back, lower with control

1breaths
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Backbend
Upward Facing Dog

Upward Facing Dog

Inhale, roll over toes, open chest

1breaths
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Inversion
Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog

Exhale, roll over toes, lift hips

2breaths
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Strength
Warrior I Right

Warrior I Right

Inhale, step right foot forward, rise up

2breaths
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Flow
Four-Limbed Staff

Four-Limbed Staff

Exhale, hands down, step back, lower

1breaths
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Backbend
Upward Facing Dog

Upward Facing Dog

Inhale, roll over toes

1breaths
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Inversion
Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog

Exhale, roll over toes

2breaths
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Strength
Warrior I Left

Warrior I Left

Inhale, step left foot forward, rise up

2breaths
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Flow
Four-Limbed Staff

Four-Limbed Staff

Exhale, hands down, step back, lower

1breaths
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Backbend
Upward Facing Dog

Upward Facing Dog

Inhale, roll over toes

1breaths
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Inversion
Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog

Exhale, hold and breathe

3breaths
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Forward Fold
Standing Forward Bend

Standing Forward Bend

Inhale, step/jump forward

1breaths
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Strength
Chair Pose

Chair Pose

Inhale, bend knees, sweep arms up

2breaths
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Final Rest
Mountain Pose

Mountain Pose

Exhale, rise to standing, pause

2breaths
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Anatomical Focus

Full Body
Legs
Shoulders
Core

Teaching Notes

More challenging than Sun A. Offer modifications for warrior poses. Watch for fatigue in later rounds. In Ashtanga, practiced exactly the same way each time.

Sequence Details

Target Duration:
8m
Intensity:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Type:
sun_salutation
Poses:
18

Yoga Styles

Primary style
Ashtanga
Also practiced in
VinyasaPowerRocket
AshtangaTraditional sequence with specific breath count, 3-5 rounds typically
VinyasaCan be adapted with music, hold warriors longer, add variations
PowerOften practiced faster pace, multiple rounds for heat building
HathaMuch slower pace, hold each pose longer, focus on alignment
RocketMay add arm balances or advanced poses between warriors

Focus Areas

FlowStrengthHeat BuildingWarrior Poses