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Sunlit Vinyasa

A complete intermediate practice progressing toward A continuous standing mandala with Half Moon. Every peak is optional; the quality of attention is the real practice.

“I move with rhythm while keeping the breath unforced.”

Before you begin

A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first.

Equipment: Mat, two blocks and a folded blanket.

Review status: Editorial adaptation awaiting qualified teacher review. No named reviewer or completed review is recorded. Our review and attribution approach →

The original 45-minute arc

Your route through the flow

Section lengths come from the original guide. Beginner movement-cue timings are editorial subdivisions, not prescribed holds. Pause or skip freely.

Sunlit Vinyasa · section order, timing and movements
BlockPlanned timeMovement sequence
1. Arrive4 min
  1. Constructive rest; feel the back ribs breathe
  2. Set a steady three-part breath
2. Warm8 min
  1. Cat-Cow and thread the needle
  2. Down Dog waves; low lunge with side reach
  3. Half Sun Salutations
3. Sun rhythm8 min
  1. Three rounds Sun Salutation A
  2. Add low lunge and Cobra; move without rushing
4. Standing mandala12 min
  1. Warrior II to Reverse Warrior
  2. Extended Side Angle to Wide-Leg Fold
  3. Half Moon with block; repeat both sides
5. Integrate8 min
  1. Pigeon option or reclined figure four
  2. Supine twist and happy baby
6. Rest5 min
  1. Savasana; allow the final track to continue
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Sunlit Vinyasa

Editorial guidance · awaiting teacher review · about 45 minutes

A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first.

Listen & follow

Spoken guidance for the full session

Synthetic device voice

Hear the opening, every movement, breath cues, adaptations and the closing. Quiet spaces give you time to practise and rest. Pictures advance with the spoken session.

Keep this page open and the screen unlocked. Hiding the page pauses the session. Resume repeats an interrupted sentence. Voice quality and availability depend on your device; some voices need an internet connection. Spoken cues use English names; Sanskrit remains on screen. Timing may extend so a cue is never cut short.

Read the complete spoken transcript

Before you begin

Welcome to Sunlit Vinyasa. This is editorial guidance awaiting teacher review. Mat, two blocks and a folded blanket. A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first. Choose only movements and transfers that are comfortable and familiar. Stop for pain, dizziness or feeling unwell. The session will move on automatically, with quiet spaces for practice and rest. Pause whenever you need more time. Timed blocks include setup, short repetitions, side changes and rest; they are not continuous holds. Keep breathing naturally. English movement names will be spoken. Sanskrit names remain on screen.

1. Arrive

Practice block 1 of 6. Arrive. Choose your comfortable starting position. Today’s intention: I move with rhythm while keeping the breath unforced. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Constructive rest; feel the back ribs breathe. Set a steady three-part breath. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 4-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

2. Warm

Practice block 2 of 6. Warm. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Cat-Cow and thread the needle. Down Dog waves; low lunge with side reach. Half Sun Salutations. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 8-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

3. Sun rhythm

Practice block 3 of 6. Sun rhythm. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Three rounds Sun Salutation A. Add low lunge and Cobra; move without rushing. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 8-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

4. Standing mandala

Practice block 4 of 6. Standing mandala. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Warrior II to Reverse Warrior. Extended Side Angle to Wide-Leg Fold. Half Moon with block; repeat both sides. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 12-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

5. Integrate

Practice block 5 of 6. Integrate. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Pigeon option or reclined figure four. Supine twist and happy baby. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 8-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

6. Rest

Practice block 6 of 6. Rest. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. Settle into a comfortable supported rest. There is no need to hold a special shape. I move with rhythm while keeping the breath unforced. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

After about 4:00 in this block, once earlier guidance has finished:

Take your time to finish this rest. When ready, move fingers and toes if comfortable. Roll to a side, pause and use your hands to sit up slowly, or stay supported where you are.

Quiet practice and rest within a 5-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

Closing the session

This session is complete. Remain comfortably supported for a moment and let your breathing settle. There is no need to stand up quickly. Notice the room around you. You can record your practice in My Ananda, or simply finish here. Return to a familiar session whenever it suits you.

Practice block 1 of 64 min suggested block

Sequence in this block

  1. Constructive rest; feel the back ribs breathe

  2. Set a steady three-part breath

Open this section in the original illustrated PDF ↗
A sequence map, not a diagram of anatomical alignment.

Your movement

Arrive

BreathKeep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need.

To begin: Choose your comfortable starting position. Today’s intention: I move with rhythm while keeping the breath unforced.

The guide lists: Constructive rest; feel the back ribs breathe. Set a steady three-part breath. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar.

Another option: Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position.

Follow at your own pace, with as many extra breaths and pauses as you need. You choose when to move on.

Next: Warm

Equipment, scope & review status

Mat, two blocks and a folded blanket.

A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first.

Stop for pain, dizziness or feeling unwell. This general practice is not an individual clinical plan.

Read the review status and context. The timer pauses when the page is hidden. Moving to another stage resets it; start it again when ready.

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Guide, music & video

The original illustrated guide and Spotify playlist are unchanged. Music is separate from the spoken narration. Set up music first, then return to this page to start the voice.

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