Asana for Autumn Transition Doshas - Vinyasa Mandala

As we transition from the sunshine of summer to the gold tones of fall, our dosha's go into a state of confusion. Grounding our dosha's whether you are vata, pitta, or kapha is beneficial for emotional balance. The following mandala vinyasa should accommodate a grounding and warming for our senses.


Down Dog
Step together at front of mat
Inhale Half Lift
Exhale forward fold
Inhale Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
Exhale Step Left foot back to Crescent Lunge (hands at heart)
Inhale, arms above head
Exhale, interlace fingers behind head or cactus arms
Inhale Warrior 1
Exhale Fold forward to Runner's Lunge
Rotate 1/4 turn to a Crouching Warrior to front of mat
Take Crouching Warrior to back of mat
repeat two more times, ending at back of mat
1/4 turn to face back of the room in low lunge
inhale rise to crescent lunge
exhale warrior two
inhale reverse warrior
exhale windmill down
chataranga
Down Dog

Repeat Same Side: Stepping back with the Left Leg.
After you complete the full mandala (circle) then repeat opposite side: Stepping back with the Right Leg