How to Do Surya Namaskar

Pranamasana (Prayer Pose): Standing with hands in prayer position at the heart center, expressing gratitude and centering the mind.

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Hastauttanasana (Raised Arms Pose): Stretching the arms overhead, lengthening the body, and promoting spinal flexibility.

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Raised Arms Pose

Folding forward, reaching hands towards the feet, stretching the hamstrings, and increasing blood flow to the head.

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Hand to Foot Pose

 Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose): Stepping one leg back into a lunge position, stretching the hip flexors and opening the chest.

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Equestrian Pose

Ashtanga Namaskara (Eight-Limbed Pose): Lowering the knees, chest, and chin to the floor, emphasizing strength and stability in the upper body.

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Eight Limbed Pose

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): Arching the back and lifting the chest, opening the heart and strengthening the spine.

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Cobra Pose

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose): Lifting the hips up and back, forming an inverted V shape, stretching the whole body and energizing the mind.

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Downward Facing Dog

Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose): Stepping the other leg back into a lunge, balancing the body and building strength.

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Equestrian Pose

Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot Pose): Folding forward again, lengthening the spine, and deepening the stretch in the hamstrings.

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Hand to Foot Pose