Sarah Platt-FingerWith Sarah Platt-Finger
Director of Yoga Programs

Two-part on-demand yoga course

Embody
the Sun

Surya Namaskar beyond the poses

You’ve moved through Sun Salutations. Now discover a way to make the practice truly your own.

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A familiar sequence, experienced anew

Understand the practice from the inside out.

Surya Namaskar is one of yoga’s most familiar sequences. Yet beneath its physical form lies a rich and deeply rooted practice of breath, awareness, energy, and intention.

Across two pre-recorded video workshops, internationally respected yoga teacher Sarah Platt-Finger will introduce you to the distinctive approach of Gaja Yoga: grounded in the depth of yoga philosophy, personalized for the individual, and made accessible so it can feel supportive in every body.

Yoga that meets you where you are

Your body doesn’t need to conform to the practice.

The practice can meet you: your body, your breath, your experience, and your intentions.

01

Accessibility

Explore Surya Namaskar with respect for your body rather than striving toward one prescribed expression of a pose.

02

Personalization

Listen inward, make thoughtful choices, and discover how the practice can become personally meaningful.

03

Depth

Explore philosophy, symbolism, breath, and subtle dimensions so the sequence becomes something you feel, not simply shapes you perform.

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Rooted in tradition.
Made relevant to you.

Two on-demand lessons

Structure meets spirit.

Watch at your own pace as movement, breath, awareness, and intention become one integrated experience.

Part one

Understand the practice

Learn what is happening within Surya Namaskar and why.

  • The movement and structure of the sequence
  • The relationship between breath and movement
  • Key alignment and mechanics principles
  • Ways to personalize the practice for your body
  • The Sanskrit pose names and their significance
  • The deeper meaning of Surya Namaskar
  • How greater understanding can transform a familiar sequence
Part two

Embody the practice

Continue whenever you are ready and bring each element together through guided practice.

  • Breath creates rhythm and continuity
  • Awareness changes the quality of movement
  • Personalization can make the practice more supportive
  • Intention gives the sequence deeper meaning
  • The energy of the sun can be expressed and felt within the body
  • A familiar flow can become a powerful inner practice

This is not about performing a perfect Sun Salutation. It is an invitation to discover a practice that feels authentic, meaningful, and alive in you.

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Everything included

What your course includes

Watch both lessons at your own pace, then return to the practices and companion guide whenever you choose.

2 on-demandvideo lessons
Lifetimecourse access
1 guidedpractice resource
  • Two on-demand video lessons with Sarah Platt-Finger
  • Guided theory and experiential yoga practice
  • Lifetime access to both course videos
  • The downloadable Embody the Sun: Surya Namaskar Practice Guide
  • Personalized approaches to movement, breath, and alignment
  • An introduction to Gaja’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training for those ready to deepen their practice

Gaja Yoga

Embody
the Sun

Surya Namaskar practice guide

Your companion guide

Carry the practice with you.

A beautifully designed guide will help you integrate what you learn and continue exploring beyond the live workshops.

  • The Surya Namaskar sequence at a glance
  • Pose names and sequence order
  • Inhale and exhale cues
  • Essential alignment and mechanics principles
  • Space for personal notes and reflections
  • A simple intention-setting practice
  • A reflection on what embodying the energy of the sun means to you
Sarah Platt-Finger

Meet your teacher

Sarah Platt-Finger

Director of Yoga Programs, Gaja Collective

Sarah Platt-Finger, E-RYT, is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, author, and educator known for making the depth of yoga accessible, embodied, and relevant to modern life.

Her approach honors the philosophical and spiritual roots of yoga while recognizing that each person arrives with a different body, history, and lived experience.

As Gaja Collective’s Director of Yoga Programs, Sarah helps students move beyond the external form of yoga and into a more integrated relationship with movement, breath, philosophy, energy, and awareness.

Hosted by Armenia Gary, Gaja Collective’s Head of Admissions.

Open to all levels

This experience is for you if…

No teaching experience is required.

  • 01

    You want a yoga practice that feels supportive in your body

  • 02

    You’ve practiced Sun Salutations but want to understand them more deeply

  • 03

    You want to explore alignment without rigid ideas about a “perfect” pose

  • 04

    You are curious about the philosophy and meaning behind Surya Namaskar

  • 05

    You want to develop a more personal relationship with your practice

  • 06

    You are considering becoming a yoga teacher

  • 07

    You already teach and want to bring greater accessibility and depth to your classes

Experience the Gaja Yoga difference

A complete experience in its own right—and a window into what comes next.

Embody the Sun offers a glimpse into the approach at the heart of Gaja’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training.

Within the training, students learn to create yoga experiences that are accessible and adaptable while remaining connected to the depth of the tradition. Sun Breath and Sun Salutation A become foundational building blocks for exploring breath, movement, sequencing, philosophy, and embodied teaching.

Two-part on-demand course

Discover a practice rooted in tradition—and personalized for you.

Part oneUnderstand the practice

Part twoEmbody the practice

Watch at your own pace · Lifetime access to both video lessons

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Both on-demand lessons and the downloadable practice guide are included.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Do I need yoga experience?

No. The two-part course welcomes newer students while offering meaningful depth for experienced practitioners and yoga teachers.

What does it mean for the practice to be accessible?

Rather than expecting every person to express a pose in exactly the same way, Gaja Yoga encourages thoughtful adaptation, internal awareness, and respect for the individual. Sarah will offer principles and options to help you explore the practice in a way that feels supportive.

Can I watch the recordings at my own pace?

Yes. Both recordings are available in your Gaja eLearning account. Watch them in order, pause when you need to, and return to the lessons whenever you like. Your course includes lifetime access.

Do I need to watch both parts at once?

No. You can watch each part when it suits you and revisit sections as you practice.

What do I need to practice along?

Have a yoga mat, comfortable clothing, and any props you use to support your practice. You may also want your downloadable practice guide and a journal nearby.

Is this a teacher-training information session?

No. Embody the Sun is an educational and experiential yoga course. You can explore Gaja’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training after completing the lessons if you want to continue learning.

What if I decide to join the Yoga Teacher Training?

If the course inspires you to deepen your practice or learn to teach, you can explore Gaja’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and its upcoming cohorts. Joining the training is entirely optional.