The sun salutation, or surya namaskar is a series of 12 yoga postures that are practiced in a sequence. Learn how to do it correctly & the benefits it provides. What Does Surya Namaskar Mean? Surya Namaskar is the Sanskrit name for a specific sequence of twelve yoga asana, otherwise known as a Sun Salutation. It is one of the most widely known yoga practices, incorporated into several different traditions such as Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga. The term is derived from two Sanskrit roots; surya, meaning "sun" and namaskar meaning "greetings" or ‘salutations’". Traditionally, the practice of Surya Namaskar was used as a means of paying respect to ...
