Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Surya Namaskar - The Sun Salutation - Posture 5


In the Sun Salutation, let us see the 5th posture:

Posture 5:

1. Ensure that the you are still facing the sun. Throughout all the 12 postures, you have to be facing the sun;
2. Exhale slowly and take the left leg backward to place it along with the right leg;
3. Both the legs toe should be touching the ground;
4. When you take the leg backwards, your hip the body should raise up as if you are forming an arch with your body;
5. Your back should be facing the celing or sky;
6. Palms still touching the ground firmly.
7. Bend your head towards ground as if you are trying to touch your neck with your chin; So, bend as much as possible, but do not strain yourself

Breathing: Exhale

Click here to read about Posture 1

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Click here to read about Posture 3

Click here to read about Posture 4

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