Surya Namaskar is often the backbone of flow class warm-ups and sequencing. Yet time constraints in regular group classes rarely allow enough space to truly learn and refine the alignment and essential actions of each pose in the series — or the transitions between them.

In this workshop, we slow down and explore Surya Namaskar from the ground up: rooted in philosophy, sustained by intentional breathing, and embodied through precise movement. We will examine the relationship between shakti (power) and bhakti (devotion) — and how strength becomes skillful when anchored in reverence and intention.

The Intensive takes place on the 28th of February from 9 am - 12:30 pm and is part of Deeper Yoga with Neda and Yoga Shala Reykjavík. This first hour includes reflection on the mythical origins of Surya Namaskar, guided journaling, contemplation, small-group sharing, the refinement of Ujjayi pranayama, and seated meditation — grounding the practice in awareness before we begin to move.

The remaining 2.5 hours will be devoted to embodied study. We will break Surya Namaskar down into its component parts — refining the alignment and crucial actions of each individual pose, the transitions between them, accessible and adaptable expressions of each pose, and breath integration. We will explore how attention transforms repetition into intelligent practice. There will be space for questions, clarification, and integration.