07/03/2026
If you only have a short time to practise, do this. Surya Namaskar. (sun salutes)
Why?
Because it is a short but complete practice, this sequence strengthens the body, improves mobility, steadies the mind, and awakens prana (life force energy).
Practise in the morning to energise and set the tone for your day, or at sunset to release and transition inward.
The Breath:
Move with one breath per posture:
Inhale as you open, lift, or lengthen.
Exhale as you fold, lower, or release.
Syncing breath with movement steadies the mind, energises the body, and deepens awareness.
The Flow:
Tadasana (Mountain Pose) – Inhale, arms rise. Root through the feet. Arrive fully.
Uttanasana (Forward Fold) – Exhale, fold from the hips. Release the head and neck.
Ardha Uttanasana (Half Lift) – Inhale, lengthen the spine. Expand through the chest.
Plank – Exhale, step back. Stay strong and steady. Activate the core.
Chaturanga / Cobra – Exhale as you lower, inhale as you lift. Open the chest, awaken the spine.
Downward Facing Dog – Exhale, lift the hips. Take 3–5 steady breaths here. Inhale to expand the back body; exhale to ground through hands and feet.
Step forward, Half Lift – Inhale, lengthen the spine.
Forward Fold – Exhale fully, soften.
Rise to Tadasana – Inhale, sweep arms up; exhale arms down.
Even three conscious rounds can shift your entire state, balancing body, mind, and energy.
Save this for your next short practice.
