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 SUN SALUTATION

The Sun Salutation is composed of 12 postures.

Swami Satchidananda in his book "Integral Yoga Hatha" says that the Sun Salutation is the summary of Hatha Yoga postures. This means that these twelve postures are the least amount of yoga to be practiced to bring a balance into the twelve anatomical aspects of the physical body and its integration with the Higher Self. Each posture with the focus of intent has a particular anatomical and benefit. Each posture has more than one level of energy and focus.

The Breaths. The Sun Salutation may also be combined with the different breaths. There are many ways to work with breath and the postures. Some breaths are easy and some are difficult. It really is a matter of personal preference and your level of curiosity about the energy associated with the different techniques.

Breath of the Sun This is the simplest breath and has two levels:

�?In the simplest form the postures are done one after another breathing an in-breath or an out breath on each posture. One round of the twelve postures is completed in six complete breaths.

�?The second method is to breathe one complete breath with each posture. One round of the twelve postures is twelve complete breaths

The Intent. The intent of each posture can be expanded to many levels of healing and personal growth. One function of these postures is to enable a person to learn the knowledge of the subtle anatomy.

As the intent is focused on the different layers of this knowledge the Reiki Energy flows through the anatomical aspects of our being and unfolds and opens us to a deeper awareness.

It is not necessary to work with these postures everyday to receive benefits. Two or three times a week brings some balance, helps relieve stress, and brings some health and healing .

Once you learn these postures you will find that few minutes time is all you need to work through these steps. Of course you may work with yoga everyday if you wish and increase the length of time of your practice. It is all up to you.

If you want to learn more, find a Hatha Yoga book to learn from. You can also find a Yoga teacher if you want to learn beyond the basics.

Sun Salutation

THE 12 POSTURES OF THE SUN SALUTATION, THEIR CONNECTION WITH CHAKRAS, INTERNAL ORGANS AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

1. Breath In and Out
First Cahkra, Gonads

5. Breath Out
Throat Chakra, Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands, Muscular System

6. Breathe In
Third Eye Chakra, Pituitary Gland, Skeletal System

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