Sun Salutation Series

The Sun Salutation, or Surya Namaskara (SOOR-yuh nah-muh-SKAR-uh), is a series of poses performed in a sequence to create a flow of movement. Each pose coordinates with your breathing: Inhale to extend, and exhale to bend. Sun Salutations build heat in the body and are often used as warm-up sequences for a yoga practice. The components of a Sun Salutation also make up a “vinyasa” — the series of movements used between poses in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Power Yoga. Follow the steps below with LIv and familiarize yourself with the essential components of the A Series of Sun Salutations!