Surya Namaskara also known in English as Sun Salutation (lit. "salute to the sun") is a common sequence of asanas. Its origins lie in a worship of Surya, the Hindu solar deity. This sequence of movements and asanas can be practised on varying levels of awareness, ranging from that of physical exercise in various styles, to a complete sadhana which incorporates asana, pranayama, mantra and chakra meditation. It is often the beginning vinyasa within a longer yoga series. Sūrya Namaskāra may also refer to other styles of "Salutations to the Sun".

1. Surya Namaskar
Sun Salutation

2. Who does is
untouched by
poverty for his
thousand life times

3. 12
positions

4. 01
Helps maintain the balance
of the body

5. Strengthens chest muscles which
in turn help in breathing
02

6. Makes the waist and spine flexible.
Strengthens muscles and is
beneficial for the functioning of the
liver.
03

7. Strengthens the leg muscles and
makes the spine and
neck muscles flexible
04

8. Strengthens the arm and maintain
body posture
05

9. Makes the spine and waist flexible
and strengthens the muscles
06

10. Makes the spine and waist flexible
and strengthens the muscles
07

11. Beneficial for spine and waist
muscle
08

12. Strengthens the leg muscles and
makes the spine and neck muscles
flexible
09

13. Makes the waist and spine flexible.
Strengthens muscles and is
beneficial for the functioning of the
liver.
10

14. Strengthens chest muscles which
in turn help in breathing
11

15. Helps maintain the balance of the
body
12

16. Surya Namaskara is always
performed facing in the
direction of the rising (east)
or setting (west) sun

17. Is recommended
to be performed
on an empty
stomach.

18. Practiced in the
morning before
breakfast or in
evening

19. Develops the sixth
sense

20. Detoxifying
oneself

21. Loose Weight and
excellent
Cardiovascular activity

22. Disease free body

23. Spiritual exercise

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