SURYA NAMASKAR
What it is:
a series of 12 yogasanas, working most importantly the back, done with the breath,
means "sun salutations" though I interpret the sun to be the Divine, as it is a higher entity.
Why do it (benefits):
for back and hamstring flexibility,
for physical health, vital energy, strong will,
Ways to do it:
as karma yoga, an offering, with gratitude
a series of 12 yogasanas, working most importantly the back, done with the breath,
means "sun salutations" though I interpret the sun to be the Divine, as it is a higher entity.
Why do it (benefits):
for back and hamstring flexibility,
for physical health, vital energy, strong will,
Ways to do it:
as karma yoga, an offering, with gratitude
ON GYMNASTICS
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