Sun Salutations GOOGLE Flashcards

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Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations)

What is the purpose of Sun Salutations?

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Sun Salutations move the body in all directions
It helps to clear the energy pathways.
Is a balancing sequence.
Each movement touches at least one of the chakras.
It helps invigorate the body while creating space.

The Purpose of Sun Salutations - Peace Love and Yoga

Because Sun Salutations moves the body in all directions, it helps to clear the energy pathways. It is a balancing sequence and each movement touches at least one of the chakras. It helps to invigorate the body while creating space.6 Feb 2020

The Purpose of Sun Salutations - Peace Love and Yoga

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Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations)

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(SOOR-yah nUh-mUh-scar) / namaskar = “to bow”

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breath

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Ujjayi Pranayama (Conqueror Breath)

(oo-JIE-ee) / ujjayi = “to conquer, to be victorious”

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upward salute

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Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)

(oord-vah hahs-TAHS-anna) / urdhva = “raised (or upward)” + hasta = “hand”

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