Rise & Shine Yoga

Sun Salutations, also called Surya Namaskars are a 12-posture sequence of flowing movements that offer an entire body stretch, counterbalancing bending of the spine, and an opening of the heart, shoulders, and chest. In Sanskrit, Surya Namaskar means "sun" (Surya) and "to bow down" or "adore." (Namaskar)

The practice focuses on Pranayama (breathwork), asana (movement), the series is commonly practiced early in the morning to greet the sun and/or at the beginning of practice as a warm-up at the beginning of a yoga class. 

When you practice this series regularly, you can increase your flexibility and overall well-being. When focusing on preceding breath to movement and flowing gracefully from one pose to the next, you will move from practicing physical asana to practicing a moving meditation.