When people think of yoga, they often imagine picture-perfect poses and physically demanding flows. But yoga is not about performance—it’s about presence. And one of the most beloved, foundational sequences in yoga—the Sun Salutation—can be adapted for every body, in every season of life.
That’s why I created a video demonstrating three accessible versions of the Sun Salutation:
Traditional Standing Version
Chair-Supported Standing Version
Fully Seated Chair Version
Whether you’re feeling strong and mobile, working with an injury, experiencing chronic illness, or simply having a low-energy day, there’s a version for you.
Why Sun Salutations?
The Sun Salutation, or Surya Namaskar, is a series of movements linked by breath. It’s a moving meditation that energizes the body, calms the mind, and invites you into the present moment.
Even just one round can:
Improve circulation and mobility
Support lymphatic drainage and immune function
Boost mood and mental clarity
Ground you in breath and intention
Connect you to a deeper sense of self
Yoga for Every Season of Life
There may be days when you can flow with full range of motion, and others when sitting in a chair is all your body allows. Both are valid. Both are yoga. The beauty of the practice is that it meets you exactly where you are—no pushing, no judgment, no shame.
This video is an invitation to explore your own version of the Sun Salutation. There’s no right way—only your way.
Make It Your Own
Use this video to build your own practice:
Do one round in the morning to center yourself for the day.
Repeat a few rounds when you need a break from stress.
Use the seated version as a gentle movement practice during recovery or illness.
Mix and match versions based on your needs each day.
Let this be the starting point of your personal practice, flowing naturally into any other poses your body is craving.