Sun Salutation / Solhälsning
Comments (0) If you are a beginner in Yoga, Sun Salutations might feel difficult but if you’re a regular Yogi, you probably know Sun Salutations by heart. You may have done so many salutes to the sun that you feel like you could do them with your eyes closed. Today, many yoga teachers build their entire classes around Sun Salutations. It’s obvious that saluting the sun is a wonderful way to connect with the breath and work up a sweat, but what is the significance of the sun in yoga philosophy?
For thousands of years, the Hindus have revered the sun, which they call Surya, as both the physical and spiritual heart of our world and the creator of all life itself. The dynamic asana sequence Sun Salutation (also known as Surya Namaskar) is one way ancient yogis honored the sun. Each Sun Salutation begins and ends with the joined-hands mudra (gesture) touched to the heart. This placement is no accident; only the heart can know the truth.
As I use to say – Sun Salutations will be your true friend, you will love it, just be patience and feel your heart…
