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DECODING:  SURYA NAMASKAR

A form of exercise, stretching, and meditation.

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Pranamasana

Stand at the front of your mat with your feet together. Join your palms together in a prayer position in front of your chest, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths.

Prayer Pose

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Hasta Uttanasana

Inhale, raise your arms above your head, and gently arch your back, keeping your feet firmly on the ground.

Raised Arms Pose

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Hasta Padasana

Exhale, bend forward from your waist, keeping your spine straight. Bring your hands to the floor beside your feet.

Hand to Foot Pose

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Ashwa Sanchalanasana

Inhale, take your right leg back and extend it behind you. Place your right knee on the floor and look up.

Equestrian Pose

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Dandasana

As you exhale, bring your left leg back to align with your right leg. Keep your body in a straight line like a plank

Stick Pose

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Ashtanga Namaskara

Gently lower your knees, chest, and chin to the floor while keeping your hips slightly raised.

Salute with Eight Limbs

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Bhujangasana

Inhale, slide forward and arch your back, lifting your chest and head up. Keep your elbows bent.

Cobra Pose

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Parvatasana 

Exhale, tuck your toes under, and raise your hips and tailbone to create an inverted "V" shape.

Mountain Pose

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Ashwa Sanchalanasana

Inhale, step your right foot forward between your hands and look up.

Equestrian Pose - the other side

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Hasta Padasana 

Inhale, slide forward and arch your back, lifting your chest and head up. Keep your elbows bent.

Cobra Pose

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Hasta Uttanasana

Inhale, raise your arms above your head, gently arch your back, and look up.

Raised Arms Pose

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Pranamasana

Exhale, come back to the standing position with your palms together in front of your chest.

Prayer Pose - the other side

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Repeat these 12 positions of Surya Namaskar for a complete round, and you can perform multiple rounds as part of your yoga practice for flexibility, strength, and mental clarity.