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Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
„Sun Salutation” (Surya Namaskar) is the first letter in the alphabet of yoga. All practitioners of Yoga start the day (or yoga class) with this. From the physical aspect Sun Salutation is composed of 12 asanas ( postures), which flow smootly one after the other, harmonized with inhalation and exhalation and are repeated two times in mirror sequence.
Namaste
The gesture (or mudra) of namaste is a simple act made by bringing together both palms before the heart, and lightly bowing the head. In the simplest of terms it is accepted as a humble greeting straight from the heart and reciprocated accordingly.
Why 108?
108 is a number very often used, especially in the Eastern traditions. Beads of Rudraksha are 108; Mantras are recited in multiples of 108; there are 108 Upanishads; there are 108 Dance forms and there are many more 108-s. Now, why 108? What is so special about the number108?
