Surya Namaskar, better known as Sun Salutations, is a series of postures that warms, strengthens and aligns the entire body. Generally there 12 or so poses linked in each salutation (Surya Namaskar A) to flex and extend most of the main muscles of the body while the prana (universal energy) flows through the body. You can do 12 rounds of Sun Salutation in the morning which is the ideal for most but beginners can start with four to six slow Sun Salutations, adding one more every week. More advanced practitioners often increase sun salutations to 19 elements (Surya Namaskar B).
Based on Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Men age 17-25 should complete 24 Salutations in a 1 hour period and Men 25-35 should complete 23 Salutations in 1 hours. Women in the 17-21 age range, should complete 22 Salutations in 1 hours with Women 25-35 achieving 21.
Over 35s Men over 35 should complete 22 Salutations in a 1 hour period and Women over 35 should complete 20 Salutations in 1 hours.
Over 60s Men over 60, should complete 20 Salutations in 1 hours with Women over 60 executing 19.
Safety It goes without saying, consult your doctor before starting Salutations, especially as you get older, if you have health concerns or have not had a recent check up.
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