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Yoga’s greeting to the sun stances

The final 5 poses


8. Now raise your your hips upward, keeping the leg and back straight. Your body should now looks like the shape of a tent.

 

9. Bring one leg forward, bending the knee, while leaving the other leg extended behind you. Inhale while you open your chest.

 

10. Okay, after you have done that bring both legs together and lift your buttocks. Keep your hands on the floor beside your feet. Bend your knees if you need to, while exhaling.

 

 

11. Slowly lift your body. Raise your head and look up while bringing your arms straight overhead. Inhale while you straighten your spine.

 

 

12. Once again, return to the prayer post while visualizing the the sun to glow brighter and brighter.

 

 

 

Do this whole sequence of “sun salutation” 6 times at first. The number of sequence should be gradually increased until you have no problem doing the routine 24 times, each time using alternate foot. Done vigorously, they can be a good cardiovascular exercise.

 

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