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Sun
salutation, (Surya Namaskar) a traditional sequence of
postures, is an energizing, heating practice. Its flow from pose to
counterpose embodies a fundamental principle of Yoga: the balance of
opposites.You can warm up first with hip opening and spine
lengthening postures, or you can begin your practice with sun
salutation, performed very slowly and carefully. As your body heats
and opens, you can move through the sequence more quickly until your
movement is continuous.
It is worth learning this sequence by heart. As you repeat
several cycles, allow ujjayi breath to become the thread that
weaves the postures into a flowing sequence. Try reciting mantra
silently as you flow. If your mind wanders, bring your awareness
back to the sound of your breath or to your mantra.
You may be surprised at how warm you become while performing sun
salutation. Welcome the heat and the internal light you generate.
Perhaps this practice will allow you to cut your heating bills a
bit!
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