09 June 2010

Variations On Surya Namaskara- Phillip Askew & Lydia Walker

This is absolutely beautiful. Surya (sun) namaskara (salutation) is a sequence practiced in all levels of yoga that warms up the body, awakens energy centers, and well, salutes the sun. This combination with ballet and a partner is utterly gorgeous; their individual salutations, movements of ease and grace, and connection throughout make this really special. I especially love how her arms are around him for most of the combination.

[ Phillip Askew, yoga instructor, and Lydia Walker, formerly of the School of American Ballet, present their "Variations On Surya Namaskara" as part of Columbia Ballet Collaborative's Fall Show at New York City Center Studio on November 22, 2008. With the improvisational accompaniment of pianist Jonah Rank. ]


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