Surya Namaskara: Sun Salutation

‘Surya’ is the Sun and ‘Namaskara’ is Salutation. It is an ancient
indian system of exercise which was pioneered by Sages from the
Vedic Age. The system follows a graceful sequence of 12 postures
which involve back and forward bends designed to exercise the
whole body and activate 5 of the 7 chakras. Ideally practiced at
sunrise and sunset, Surya Namaskara is said to have a direct vitalising
effect on the solar energy of the body which balances both mental
and physical energy levels.