Hint: Its normally the warmup.
Keep scrolling for your complete guide to sun salutations, and watch yourself become a Surya Namaskar master.
Meet the Experts
Catherine Howe is a certified yoga instructor and the owner ofSensory Yoga Wellness.
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What Is a Sun Salutation?
Translated from Sanskrit,Suryameans sun, andNamaskarmeans to bow down to or show gratitude.
In ancient tradition, sun salutations were used by Hindus during morning prayer and worship rituals.
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So whichever you opt for, youll reap a bounty of benefits.
Why Practice Sun Salutations?
However, it can also be performed in as many breaths as you need, with the same results.
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The real beauty of sun salutations lies in their mental benefits.
Increased feelings of joy and strength were also reported, as were fewer negative feelings and better sleeping patterns.
That all sounds pretty good to us!
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Ready to roll out a mat and get started?
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