Gentle sun salutation

Yoga is the way to freedom.
By its constant practice, we can free ourselves
from fear, anguish and loneliness.
-Indra Devi

Sun salutation, surya namaskara, the prayer to salute the sun. A sequence that stretches your major muscles and cultivates "inner fire" and concentration. A sequence that can be done s-l-o-w-l-y or energetically. Move at the flow of your breath and you get a sense of meditation.

There are lots of different Sun salutations to perform. The most important is that you put your feet on your mat and find your own series of Sun salutations that fits your body. This sun sequence below I practice when I am tired, feel low or have a stiff and aching body.

Diamond pose.

Inhale and exhale.
Connect with your heart.










Upward salute

Inhale sun energy.











Childs pose

Exhale.

Be safe as a child.
Leave all fear and worries behind you.








Low lunge

Inhale sun energy.

Pick one pose from this group.

Put your right foot/leg forward.











Table pose

Exhale and ground your limbs on the earth.











Cow pose

Inhale sun energy.











Cat pose

Exhale.
Stretch out your laziness.











Low Lunge

Inhale sun energy.

Pick one pose from this group.

Put your left leg forward.











Table pose

Exhale stability.












Downwards facing dog

Inhale

Give unconditional love as a dog.










Childs pose

Exhale.

Rest as a peaceful child.









Upward salute

Inhale sun energy.











Diamond pose

Exhale.

Center your body, mind and soul.