Glossary

Surya Namaskar

सूर्य नमस्कार · sūrya namaskāra · SOOR-yah nah-mah-SKAR

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Flowing sequence of poses linking breath and movement to honor the sun.

Pronunciation

Meaning

sun salutation

Flowing sequence of poses linking breath and movement to honor the sun.

Surya Namaskar is a foundational vinyasa series warming the body, building strength, and centering the mind. Variations include Sun Salutation A and B, each with 8-12 linked postures.

In practice

VinyasaAsana

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