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Surya Namaskara: A Technique of Solar Vitalization

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If you can spare only 15 minutes a day for exercise, then you should do Surya Namaskara. And this book is all you will ever need on this topic.

This book first describes the Surya Namaskara sequence of exercises in detail. It then mentions solutions for common problems encountered by students.

Then, the physical (health and flexibility) and spiritual (chakras and prana) advantages of doing Surya Namaskara are mentioned clearly.

I have been doing yogic practices for a while now and I don't think I have ever experienced anything so powerful. In only three practices I am feeling the cleansing.

I have always seen this technique done but never took to it because of the way it was done, as a workout, and did not understand what its purpose was. Until I read this book. The explanation of this set of asanas and its cause, effects and benefits is wonderful. I like to practice yoga making it more of a workout of connection and breath/body awareness, that is why I use Wai Lana's videos as my instructor. Here Swami Satyananda Saraswati, takes us on a journey of peace and love, for your body and mind. Doing this practice with others videos made me feel helpless as they were moving at a speedy pace. Satyananda slows you down with his calming and highly educational tone. He guides you lovingly through this practice, the asanas, the meditations, the breathing, etc., so that you may achieve the full benefits of this series. If you own any of the other Bihar School of Yoga books that hosts this practice such as Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha - I suggest owning a copy of this as it is an indepth text on this program. It is wonderful... Enjoy.

Like most other Bihar books this one has solid information on the Sun Salutation. You get an orientation to the sun, the postures, associated mantras, breath coordination, the entire thing. The text is easy enough for a newbie to read and complete enough for the moderate level yogini. Still, you may find it difficult to keep up practice on your own without a yoga teacher so I'd recommend this to someone who has already done some yoga before. Very solid book and enjoyable to read in it's clarity.

Excellent book which covers details of practice of Surya Namaskara (Sun Saluation). The book not only explains the 12 poses of Surya Namaskara in details but also provides information on effect of Surya Namaskara on body at endocrine and muscular level. Book also covers mantras and Bija mantras for spiritual aspect of Surya Namaskara.
I have read two other books, "Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha" and "Yoga Nidra", by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. I just love his books. His books cover minute details of each yogic practice and yet they are very easy to follow. I highly recommend this.