Here’s the original article from Bodhi Tree’s May 2011 newsletter.
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Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutations, are often the first series of poses that many new yogis learn; a sequence of postures designed to warm-up the large muscle groups and invigorate the body. Doing a few salutations to the sun is a great way to self-practice while bringing focus and clarity to the mind. For students who are building a self-practice at home, or for beginner teachers, the basic formula of these salutations is easy to build onto, allowing you to incorporate different poses on a whim, or according to a plan. That said, it can be easy to fall into a Sun Salutation rut, repeating similar poses due to their ease, but not necessarily challenging your body and expanding your mind. (more…)
