Yoga Poses

Surya Namaskar — 12 guided poses

Follow the classic Sun Salutation sequence with the FITNEXTT yoga avatar. Practise slowly, breathe steadily, and stop if anything feels painful.

Pranamasana — Prayer Pose

Pranamasana

Prayer Pose

Stand tall with feet together. Bring palms together at the heart centre and settle the breath.

Transition · Pose 1 → Pose 2

Rising arms — Transition · hands to chin

Rising arms

Transition · hands to chin

On an inhale, keep the palms together and begin lifting the arms from the heart toward the face.

Rising arms — Transition · hands past the face

Rising arms

Transition · hands past the face

Continue sweeping the joined hands upward past the forehead as the gaze starts to lift.

Rising arms — Transition · nearly overhead

Rising arms

Transition · nearly overhead

Stretch the arms almost fully overhead. Open the chest and look up toward the hands.

Rising arms — Transition · into backbend

Rising arms

Transition · into backbend

Lengthen fully upward, then ease into a gentle backbend as you arrive in Hastauttanasana.

Hastauttanasana — Raised Arms Pose

Hastauttanasana

Raised Arms Pose

Inhale and sweep both arms overhead. Lift the chest and take a gentle backbend.

Transition · Pose 2 → Pose 3

Swan dive — Transition · begin the fold

Swan dive

Transition · begin the fold

Exhale and tip forward from the hips. Keep the spine long as the arms stay high to start the dive.

Swan dive — Transition · fold halfway

Swan dive

Transition · fold halfway

Continue hinging at the hips. Sweep the arms down beside the head as the torso lowers to about halfway.

Forward fold — Transition · deepen the fold

Forward fold

Transition · deepen the fold

Fold deeper toward the legs. Reach the hands toward the shins or ankles and soften the neck.

Forward fold — Transition · hands near the floor

Forward fold

Transition · hands near the floor

Keep folding until the fingertips nearly meet the mat beside the feet, arriving into Hastapadasana.

Hastapadasana — Standing Forward Bend

Hastapadasana

Standing Forward Bend

Exhale and fold forward from the hips. Reach the hands toward the floor beside the feet.

Ashwa Sanchalanasana — Equestrian Pose (Right)

Ashwa Sanchalanasana

Equestrian Pose (Right)

Step the right foot back into a low lunge. Keep the front knee stacked over the ankle and look forward.

Dandasana — Plank Pose

Dandasana

Plank Pose

Step back into a strong plank. Keep the body in one line from head to heels.

Ashtanga Namaskara — Eight-Limbed Salute

Ashtanga Namaskara

Eight-Limbed Salute

Lower knees, chest and chin to the mat. Keep the hips slightly lifted.

Bhujangasana — Cobra Pose

Bhujangasana

Cobra Pose

Slide forward and lift the chest into a gentle backbend. Keep elbows soft and close to the body.

Parvatasana — Downward Facing Dog

Parvatasana

Downward Facing Dog

Lift the hips into an inverted V. Press the hands firmly and reach the heels toward the mat.

Ashwa Sanchalanasana — Equestrian Pose (Left)

Ashwa Sanchalanasana

Equestrian Pose (Left)

Step the left foot back into a low lunge. Open the chest and look gently forward.

Hastapadasana — Standing Forward Bend

Hastapadasana

Standing Forward Bend

Bring the back foot forward and fold again. Soften the neck and keep the breath steady.

Hastauttanasana — Raised Arms Pose

Hastauttanasana

Raised Arms Pose

Rise on an inhale with arms overhead. Lengthen through the spine and open the chest.

Pranamasana — Prayer Pose

Pranamasana

Prayer Pose

Return palms to the heart. Stand tall and complete the round with a calm breath.

Practice note: This sequence is for general wellness education. Move within your comfort range. If you are pregnant, recovering from injury, or have been advised to restrict exercise, check with your doctor before practising.