This study examined the muscle activity, movement patterns, and oxygen consumption during a series of yoga poses with slow and rapid transitions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have at least 1 year of yoga experience;
• Practice a minimum of twice per week (app 2 hours or more);
• Demonstrate good form in the poses (asanas) making up the Sun A and Sun B sequences;

Exclusion Criteria:

• If they have any uncontrolled neuromuscular, orthopedic or cardiovascular disease;
• If they have been advised by their physicians that they should not exercise;
• If they cannot complete three cycles each of the Sun A and B sequence in good form.