Glossary

Surya Namaskar

सूर्य नमस्कार · sūrya namaskāra · SOOR-yah nah-mah-SKAR

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Pronunciation

Meaning

sun salutation

Flowing sequence of poses linking breath and movement to honor the sun.

Surya Namaskar is a foundational vinyasa series warming the body, building strength, and centering the mind. Variations include Sun Salutation A and B, each with 8-12 linked postures.

In practice

VinyasaAsana

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