Sun Salutations GOOGLE Flashcards
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations)
What is the purpose of Sun Salutations?
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
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations)
(SOOR-yah nUh-mUh-scar) / namaskar = “to bow”
breath
Ujjayi Pranayama (Conqueror Breath)
(oo-JIE-ee) / ujjayi = “to conquer, to be victorious”
upward salute
Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
(oord-vah hahs-TAHS-anna) / urdhva = “raised (or upward)” + hasta = “hand”