Sun Salutation Mini-Workshop
SURYA NAMASKAR: SALUTE TO THE SUN | 3:30 - 5:00pm
Join us for a transformative 1.5-hour workshop designed to deepen your understanding of safe and mindful practice of Yoga asana (postures). This session focuses entirely on the classical surya namaskar (salute to the sun), including the foundations of alignment based on spine and shoulder anatomy. You will learn several variations of sun salutation practice from very gentle to vigorous, toward establishing your own sun salutation practice. To conclude the workshop, we will practice 12 rounds of surya namaskara to the mantra chanting recorded by Mount Madonna faculty followed by short meditation practice. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yoga practitioner, this mini-workshop offers valuable insights to support a sustainable and fulfilling practice.
The day’s program will also include:
- Brunch & dinner in the shared community dining hall
- A guided tour of the Mount Madonna campus (weather permitting)
- Personal time
- Option to stay for arati (ritual of light) after dinner at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Option to book a wellness treatment at Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center (fees additional, advance reservations recommended)
To participate in this special class, please register for a Mountain Experience day visit.
Sample Schedule
| Saturday, February 22 | |
| 10:00am | Arrival & Check-in |
| 10:00 - 11:00am | Brunch |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | Guided walk/tour |
| 12:30 - 3:30pm | Personal time |
| 3:30 - 5:00pm | Workshop |
| 5:15 - 6:15pm | Dinner |
| 6:00pm | Arati |
| 7:00pm | Program Concludes |
Presenter
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Vika KolesovRYT 500, AHCVika completed her classical Ashtanga Yoga Teachers Training YTT200 and YTT300 at Mount Madonna Institute School of Yoga and further deepened her holistic knowledge by earning her certification as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) from the Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda.
As an instructor, Vika is part of the rotating teaching team at Mount Madonna’s Redwood Room, leading both Classical Ashtanga and All Levels Asana classes. She tailors her instruction to support each student’s unique abilities and aspirations, integrating Ayurvedic principles—such as seasonal changes and time of day—to enhance balance and well-being.
Vika’s personal Asana practice is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as taught by Pattabhi Jois. Being deeply committed to lifelong learning, she continues her immersion in yoga and its related disciplines through ongoing studies in Sanskrit grammar and Vedic chanting.
