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Surya Namaskara: Sun Salutation Yoga Sequences

By Patricia | May 15, 2009

The relaxation ways after surya namaskar yoga
The Surya Namaskara, or Sun Salutation, is one of the most popular yoga sequences. This sequence of twelve yogic Asanas is not only an excellent warm-up exercise, but is also a superb fitness routine in itself. If you are in a time crunch, performing a series of Surya Namaskaras [...]

Hatha Yoga Pradipika: Manual For Sun Salutation And Yoga Poses

By Patricia | April 29, 2009

What is hatha yoga pradipika and sun salutation poses
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classic Sanskrit text on Hatha Yoga, written thousands of years ago by one Swami Svatmarama. He was a disciple of Swami Gorakhnath, another highly accomplished Yoga adept. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is one of the 3 classic texts of Hatha Yoga, [...]

Forward Bend Yoga Poses : Information on Janu Shirsha Asana & other Postures

By Patricia | February 13, 2009

How can I benefit from doing forward bends?

Forward bend poses look very simple and easy but they do have very beneficial effects on the entire system. There are several kinds of forward bend poses in yoga that you can practice such as the Janu Shirsha Asana or the head to knee forward bend pose, Pada [...]

Sun Salutation Exercise A Great Way To keep Body Warm And Strong During Winter

By Patricia | February 6, 2009

Sun Salutation For Winter Warmth And Strength
Yoga involves physical and spiritual exercise of the body and mind and has been practiced for centuries. One type of yoga is the Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation. The Sun Salutation is a series of twelve postures performed in a single, graceful flow. This exercise must be performed early [...]

Yoga Designed To Bring Balance, Harmony Between All Organ And System Of The Body

By Patricia | January 9, 2009

During Sun Salutation Series In Yoga, I Have Trouble Going From Downward Dog To Plank Then Crocodile
To start with, the Crocodile Pose (Makarasana) figures nowhere in the list of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) Poses. The list of poses in Surya Namaskar is as follows:

I.  Namaskar – Salute
2.  Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon pose
3.  Padangusthasana – [...]