Skip Nav
Healthy Recipes
If You Want to Lose Weight and Still Drink, Read This
Healthy Living
Stop Stress in Its Tracks With These 5 Easy Tips
Healthy Eating Tips
Golden Milk: The Antidepressant, Debloating Wonder Drink
View On One Page
ADVERTISEMENT ()
Start Slideshow
0
Back to Basics: Sun Salutation A

There's nothing better than a few rounds of Sun Salutation A to get your heart pumping and breath moving. The Sanskrit word for Sun Salutation is Surya Namaskar. Surya means "Sun," and "Namaskar" is a greeting of honor and respect to the divinity present in each of us. Starting off your day with a series of Sun Salutations will help you set an intention and positive tone for the rest of your day. Keep clicking for step-by-step instructions to this integral yoga sequence.

Source: Thinkstock
Mountain Pose
Inhale as you raise your arms up overhead and gaze at your palms.
Standing Forward Bend
Inhale to look up, and lengthen your spine.
Four-Limbed Staff Pose
Upward Facing Dog
Downward Facing Dog
After five deep breaths, on your next inhale, step or hop the feet forward between your hands.
Standing Forward Bend
Mountain Pose
Start Slideshow
Join the conversation
Yoga SequencesSun Salutation AYoga
Yoga
These Naked Yoga Photos Are Gorgeous and Totally #SFW
by Jenny Sugar
Before-Bed Yoga Sequence
Sleep
This Yoga Sequence Is Even Better Than a Before-Bed Massage
by Lizzie Fuhr
Essential Post-Workout Stretches
Beginner Fitness Tips
Do These 6 Essential Stretches After Every Run
by Jenny Sugar
Yoga For Sciatica
Yoga
8 Stretches That Can Help Ease the Pain of Sciatica
by Jenny Sugar
Yoga Sequence For Energy
Yoga
Forget Coffee: This Quick Yoga Sequence Will Give You a Boost of Midday Energy
by Gina Florio
From Our Partners
Latest Fitness
We're Hiring! Write For Us About Us Advertising Contact FAQ Archives
Power Your Happy POPSUGAR Must Have POPSUGAR Insights
Terms Privacy Policy
©2017 PopSugar • POPSUGAR Living • POPSUGAR Fitness
All the Latest From Ryan Reynolds