Start your morning with a salute to the sun through the Sūryanamaskāra, सूर्यनमस्कार, an ashtanga yoga flow sequence fit for five minutes of your morning. According to the Shastras (Epics), the practise of the Suryanamaskara is important for spiritual development. It helps keep the physical body fit and strong, maintain a good level of health, but the primary focus is to improve mind control and obtain greater devotion (Bhakti). The Suryanamaskara brings happiness, health and sunlight to the spirit. Therefore, its English name is the Sun Salutation.
Source: Srī K. Pattabhi Jois & Sharath Rangaswamy
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