A full round of Surya Namaskar is considered to be two sets of the twelve poses, with a change in the second set where the opposing leg is moved first. If doing it for weight loss the pace will increase and you can do as many as you fell comfortable with or as time allows.
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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