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A sun salutation is an ancient (very old!) practice from over 5,000 years ago. The aim is to salute, praise and welcome the sun.
It is a series of 12 yoga poses that will improve the strength and flexibility of the muscles.

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A half sun salutation is a series of 6 yoga poses. It is the first part of the full sun salutation that is done at the front of the mat before stepping back.

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What time of the day is a Sun Salutation traditionally practiced?

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What time of the day is a Sun Salutation traditionally practiced?

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A sun salutation is traditionally practiced at sunrise, facing east, towards the sun, to welcome the sun to the new day.
It is also done at sunset, facing west, towards the sun, to say goodbye to the sun at the end of the day.
But...it can be practiced at any time!

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When are 108 Sun Salutations traditionally practiced during the year?

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When are 108 Sun Salutations traditionally practiced during the year?

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They are usually practiced at the change of seasons, like the Summer and Winter solstices in June and December and the Spring and Autumn equinoxes in March and October.

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The number 108 is a sacred and significant number in old yoga texts and astronomy, when we study the stars.

Fun fact: According to ancient (very old) Chinese medicine, there are 108 pressure points in the body!

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What are the benefits of yoga? Why should we do it?

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What are the benefits of yoga? Why should we do it?

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- You can become more flexible
- You can build more muscle
- You can improve your breathing
- It gives you energy
- It makes your balance better
- It can help you focus
- It makes you less worried
- It makes you feel good :)

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What are the benefits of doing Sun Salutations?

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What are the benefits of doing Sun Salutations?

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The same as doing yoga!

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Nama=bow
As=I
te=you

Namaste is a greeting to show deep respect. It means 'I bow to you' or 'the goodness in me sees the goodness in you'.

At the end of a yoga class, it is done to show respect and thanks.