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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.

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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
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