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Surya Namaskar

Sun Salutation

Sun Salutation
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Muscle Groups

Full body engagementQuadricepsCoreShouldersHamstringsSpinal extensors

A flowing sequence of poses performed in a series, traditionally done at sunrise to honor the sun. Combines forward folds, lunges, planks, and backbends.

Alignment Cues

  • 1.Move with one breath per movement
  • 2.Inhale to extend, exhale to fold
  • 3.Maintain steady, even breathing throughout
  • 4.Keep transitions smooth and controlled
  • 5.Modify individual poses as needed

Benefits

  • +Warms up the entire body
  • +Builds cardiovascular endurance
  • +Stretches and strengthens all major muscle groups
  • +Synchronizes movement with breath
  • +Energizes the body and mind

Muscle Groups

Full body engagementQuadricepsCoreShouldersHamstringsSpinal extensors

Contraindications

  • High blood pressure
  • Back injury
  • Hernia
  • Wrist injury