Hi guys
I recently started doing Yoga, i have seen many people perform this sequence at the beach. Nevertheless i was recently told by a Yoga practitioner that it is a bad idea to practice sun salutation by the beach as the air (pranayama) by the sea can actually promote rheumatism. Anyone agree?:
I don’t think one can qualify that all sun salutations near a beach are bad. Some people who are susceptible to rheumatic ailments have their conditions bettered or worsened by the climate and weather in which they live, and therefore the activities they do in that weather would affect their constitution.
I don’t practice yoga by the beaches at home, because I am always cold and very dry. Where I live it is always very cold and windy, and if I even walk on the beach for a while I will usually get sick. On the other hand, in a tropical environment I can spend hours along the shore doing yoga, running, jogging etc with no ill effects. My advice is that if you want to do yoga at any beach, that you go and try it. Check in with your body every few minutes and if you are feeling ok, do not have any pain, are not shaky or weak, and can still breath easily - there is probably not a problem for you. Every time you go, re-evaluate. Neither the body nor the sea will be the same the next time you come back.
The water is one of the best places to do Joga… So much energy in that sea… Be at one with nature and it will not fail you. 
If were to think from a logical point of view, houses by the sea seems to erode faster than houses in the city… This is because of the salted atmosphere. Deep breathing by the sea can affect the body in a negative way. If Sun Salutation was done with normal breathing, not taking deep breaths in & retaining that breath than I think that should be fine. Although this only applies for the beginners & not the advance practitioners.
Umm… if its true… thats unfortunate because I participate in a yoga class that takes place on the beach here in Miami once a week 
People used to do yoga in the Himalayas by beaches and outside in all types of climates. I think it is personal. If you don’t have those types of issues, I wouldn’t worry about it.
To sit nude and meditate, practice yoga by the sea. There is no other feeling like it…
Living on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, I personally love doing yoga 6 days a week with many other happy and healthy yogis that don’t seem to have any issues with the sea air as we practice our vinyasa “victorious breath”.
I dont know what I would do with out it. Everyone I know loves and embraces with full appreciation the privilege that we get to do yoga in paradise. So give thanks to that.
The experience of practicing with the powerful elements of water and moon have been amazing for me. I have also found the salt water and air to be quite purifying although it is important to stay hydrated.
I agree with it being a personal experience, try it and see how you feel.
For some reason I have a hard time believing doing yoga by the sea will give you rhuematism, but I will definitely research it more.
Peace from the Caribbean.
[QUOTE=ridzi;27614]Hi guys
I recently started doing Yoga, i have seen many people perform this sequence at the beach. Nevertheless i was recently told by a Yoga practitioner that it is a bad idea to practice sun salutation by the beach as the air (pranayama) by the sea can actually promote rheumatism. Anyone agree?:[/QUOTE]
Who and why he makes statement like this? There are so many “advisers” in yoga nowdays that you have to check if they legit…
[QUOTE=LivingDreams;28156]Living on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, I personally love doing yoga 6 days a week with many other happy and healthy yogis that don’t seem to have any issues with the sea air as we practice our vinyasa “victorious breath”.
I dont know what I would do with out it. Everyone I know loves and embraces with full appreciation the privilege that we get to do yoga in paradise. So give thanks to that.
The experience of practicing with the powerful elements of water and moon have been amazing for me. I have also found the salt water and air to be quite purifying although it is important to stay hydrated.
I agree with it being a personal experience, try it and see how you feel.
For some reason I have a hard time believing doing yoga by the sea will give you rhuematism, but I will definitely research it more.
Peace from the Caribbean.[/QUOTE]
I would have to agree with LivingDreams. I love doing yoga on the beach, when I’m near one. The energy from the water. freshness in the air & radiant sun rays, do great for the mind & body, while performing yoga. During the powerful and relaxing poses, enjoying mother nature at its finest.
Dont know that. But I know that I have but one life to live and I live in salty air. I love 30 minutes of outdoor cardio and then go cool off with a flow while the breeze dries me off, the salt tingles my nose and the the warm sand dances- challenges my toes Not giving it up!