{"id":5162,"date":"2026-01-14T12:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T06:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/?p=5162"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:00:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T06:30:40","slug":"suryanamaskar-a-practice-beyond-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/2026\/01\/14\/suryanamaskar-a-practice-beyond-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Suryanamaskar:\u00a0A Practice Beyond Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The pursuit of a vibrant, energetic day often begins with a solid morning routine. For millions globally, that routine includes&nbsp;<strong>Suryanamaskar,&nbsp;<\/strong>the iconic&nbsp;<strong>Sun Salutation<\/strong>.&nbsp;Often considered a&nbsp;centrepiece&nbsp;of modern-day Yoga.&nbsp;&nbsp;But do you know that it was neither considered a traditional&nbsp;<em>asana<\/em>&nbsp;(posture) nor a formal part of early, classical Yoga?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s&nbsp;uncover the history, the meaning of the sacred chants, and the amazing advantages of this&nbsp;<em>sadhana&nbsp;(<\/em>spiritual practice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-origin-of-suryanamaskar\">The Origin of&nbsp;Suryanamaskar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Suryanamaskar\u2019 or the \u2018sun salutation\u2019&nbsp;is&nbsp;a set of dynamic postures.&nbsp;This&nbsp;sequence is&nbsp;largely believed&nbsp;to have been conceived and popularized in the&nbsp;<strong>1920s<\/strong>&nbsp;by the&nbsp;<strong>King of Aundh, Late Shrimant&nbsp;Balasaheb&nbsp;Pant&nbsp;Pratinidhi<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blending Traditions:<\/strong>&nbsp;The practice drew inspiration from ancient Indian physical training, particularly the&nbsp;<strong>Dandaal<\/strong>&nbsp;exercises (like&nbsp;pushups) practiced by wrestlers and martial artists. This connection is seen clearly in steps like&nbsp;<em>Parvatasana<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Ashtanga&nbsp;Namaskara<\/em>, and&nbsp;<em>Bhujangasana<\/em>, which collectively resemble the vigorous&nbsp;<em>Dandaal<\/em>&nbsp;sequence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Modern Catalyst:<\/strong>&nbsp;Pioneers like&nbsp;<strong>T. Krishnamacharya<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>ji&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>Swami Sivananda<\/strong>&nbsp;later introduced their own variations and successfully incorporated&nbsp;Suryanamaskar&nbsp;into the broader yogic context, recognizing its immense potential for promoting physical and mental health.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suryanamaskar<\/strong>&nbsp;thus became a unique and powerful blend of physical culture and Yoga, making it a forerunner to modern-day functional physical exercises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-twelve-steps-to-health\"><strong>The Twelve-Steps&nbsp;to Health&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;A single sequence of&nbsp;Suryanamaskar&nbsp;typically involves&nbsp;<strong>12 distinct postures<\/strong>, creating&nbsp;<strong>24 steps<\/strong>&nbsp;to complete one full round (performing the sequence with each side of the body).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" data-attachment-id=\"5168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/2026\/01\/14\/suryanamaskar-a-practice-beyond-time\/suryanamaskar-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-1.webp\" data-orig-size=\"690,460\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Suryanamaskar 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-1-300x200.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-1.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-1.webp 690w, https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The brilliance of the&nbsp;steps&nbsp;lies in&nbsp;the&nbsp;coordinated breathing pattern:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inhale (Expansion):<\/strong>&nbsp;Breath is drawn in during backward bending postures (e.g.,&nbsp;<em>Hasta&nbsp;Utthanasana<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Bhujangasana<\/em>), promoting chest expansion and lung capacity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exhale (Contraction):<\/strong>&nbsp;Breath is released during forward bending postures (e.g.,&nbsp;<em>Padahastasana<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Parvatasana<\/em>), helping to compress and empty the lungs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breath Held Out:<\/strong>&nbsp;The breath is intentionally held out briefly during the&nbsp;<em>Ashtanga&nbsp;Namaskara<\/em>&nbsp;(Salute with Eight Points) posture, where the chest is near the floor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This alternating inhale\/exhale sequence naturally helps the lungs to breathe efficiently, making&nbsp;Suryanamaskar&nbsp;an excellent practice for&nbsp;<strong>improving respiratory health<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-mantras-saluting-the-sun-god\"><strong>The Mantras: Saluting the Sun God<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its heart,&nbsp;Suryanamaskar&nbsp;is a devotional salutation to the sun, or&nbsp;<strong>Surya<\/strong>. The sun is revered in many cultures (like&nbsp;<em>Mithras<\/em>&nbsp;in Persia,&nbsp;<em>Apollo<\/em>&nbsp;in Greece, and&nbsp;<em>Surya<\/em>&nbsp;in India) as the&nbsp;<em>Pratyaksha Swarupa,&nbsp;<\/em>the ultimate visible power, the&nbsp;giver of knowledge,&nbsp;intellect, and prosperity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the complete practice,&nbsp;specific names&nbsp;of the Sun God&nbsp;(Mantras)&nbsp;are&nbsp;chanted along with a specific focus point (<em>Chakra<\/em>) in the body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Posture Name<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Mantra\/Name of Surya<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Associated Chakra<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Pranamasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Prayer Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Mitraya&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Anahata (Heart)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Hasta&nbsp;Utthanasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Raised Arms Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Ravaye&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Vishuddhi (Throat)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Padahastasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Hand to Foot Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Suryaya&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Swadhisthana&nbsp;<br>(Sacral)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Ashwa&nbsp;Sanchalanasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Equestrian Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Bhanave&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ajna (Third Eye)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Parvatasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Mountain Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Khagaya&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Vishuddhi (Throat)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Ashtanga&nbsp;Namaskara<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Salute with 8 Points)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Pushne&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manipura (Navel)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Bhujangasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Cobra Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Hiranyagarbhaya&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Swadhisthana&nbsp;<br>(Sacral)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Parvatasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Mountain Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Marichaye&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Vishuddhi <br>(Throat)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Ashwa&nbsp;Sanchalanasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Equestrian Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Adityaya&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ajna (Third Eye)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Padahastasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Hand to Foot Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Savitre&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Swadhisthana&nbsp;<br>(Sacral)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Hasta&nbsp;Utthanasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Raised Arms Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Arkaya&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Vishuddhi (Throat)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Pranamasana<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>(Prayer Pose)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Om&nbsp;Bhaskaraya&nbsp;Namah&nbsp;<\/td><td>Anahata (Heart)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"power-of-mantras\"><strong>Power Of Mantras<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Mantras serve as powerful tools for the mind, elevating the physical practice in line with the principles of Raja and Bhakti Yoga.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-raja-yoga-dharana-concentration\"><strong>A. Raja Yoga: Dharana (Concentration)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Raja Yoga, the eight limbs culminate in concentration (<em>Dharana<\/em>). When performing the rapid, rhythmic movements of Surya Namaskar, the mind can easily wander.&nbsp;<strong>The mantra acts as a single point of focus.<\/strong>&nbsp;The chant creates a rhythmic vibration that quietens the mental chatter (<em>Citta Vritti<\/em>), moving the practitioner toward true meditation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"b-bhakti-yoga-reverence-for-the-sun\"><strong>B. Bhakti Yoga: Reverence for the Sun<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By dedicating the practice to the celestial body that gives life, energy, and warmth, the practice naturally cultivates a feeling of&nbsp;<strong>reverence, gratitude, and surrender<\/strong>\u2014the essence of Bhakti Yoga.&nbsp;The full 12-name mantra set&nbsp;is sometimes used, but&nbsp;shorter&nbsp;<em>Beeja&nbsp;Mantras<\/em>&nbsp;are often preferred in fast-paced practice&nbsp;to&nbsp;focus on the&nbsp;<em>energetic<\/em>&nbsp;aspect of the Sun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" data-attachment-id=\"5169\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/2026\/01\/14\/suryanamaskar-a-practice-beyond-time\/suryanamaskar-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-2.webp\" data-orig-size=\"690,460\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Suryanamaskar 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-2-300x200.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-2.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-2.webp 690w, https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-2-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-physical-psychological-and-physiological\"><strong>Benefits: Physical, Psychological, and Physiological<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular practice of&nbsp;Suryanamaskar&nbsp;offers a complete workout for the body, affecting&nbsp;nearly every&nbsp;system. Research has highlighted its effectiveness across various health parameters:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"physical-physiological-gains\"><strong>Physical &amp; Physiological Gains<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joint Mobility and Muscle Toning:<\/strong>&nbsp;The dynamic, full-body movements cause muscles to contract and expand alternatively, toning the joints and redirecting stagnant blood back to the lungs and kidneys for purification.&nbsp;Suryanamaskar&nbsp;has been shown to increase the mobility of&nbsp;almost all&nbsp;major joints.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cardio-Respiratory Efficiency:<\/strong>&nbsp;The coordination of breath and movement enhances gaseous exchange in the lungs, improving the rate of respiration. Practicing at a fast pace can mimic&nbsp;<strong>aerobic exercise<\/strong>, while a slow pace offers benefits&nbsp;similar to&nbsp;gentle&nbsp;<strong>Yoga training<\/strong>.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;recommended for improving cardio-respiratory efficiency in both healthy individuals and cardiac patients.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Metabolic Health:<\/strong>&nbsp;Regular practice contributes to&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;a healthy&nbsp;<strong>Body Mass Index (BMI)<\/strong>&nbsp;and a reduction in body fat. While the practice itself can increase energy expenditure, long-term&nbsp;<em>Yoga<\/em>&nbsp;practice (which includes these postures) has also been associated with a decrease in Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) due to reduced arousal, suggesting a calm state.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abdominal Organ Stimulation:<\/strong>&nbsp;The sequence involves alternating stretching and compression of the abdominal area, which stimulates organs like the stomach, liver, and kidneys. This can improve the&nbsp;<strong>peristalsis<\/strong>&nbsp;(movement) of the intestines, aid in waste elimination, and massage\/tone the kidneys.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Detoxification and Immunity:<\/strong>&nbsp;The movements stimulate blood circulation throughout the body and promote the efficient elimination of toxins through increased perspiration. It is also reported to&nbsp;<strong>improve&nbsp;the efficiency of the immune system<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"psychological-benefits\"><strong>Psychological Benefits<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the text focuses heavily on the physical, the rhythmic, mindful nature of&nbsp;Suryanamaskar,&nbsp;especially when combined with breath coordination and mantra chanting,&nbsp;serves as a powerful tool for&nbsp;<strong>mental health<\/strong>. It promotes focus, reduces stress, and provides the practitioner with a foundation of physical and mental vitality&nbsp;required&nbsp;for higher yogic or meditative practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suryanamaskar&nbsp;is a magnificent practice, a complete&nbsp;<em>sadhana<\/em>&nbsp;wrapped in a dynamic 12-step sequence. It is a powerful legacy, born from a blend of ancient physical culture and yogic wisdom, and refined for the modern world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is rare to find a single exercise that simultaneously&nbsp;impacts&nbsp;so many layers of our being. The powerful dimension of Mantras elevates the practice to a form of moving meditation, aligning us with the vital energy of the&nbsp;sun&nbsp;and cultivating mental focus (<em>Dharana<\/em>) and reverence (<em>Bhakti<\/em>).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By consciously combining the physical postures (<em>asanas<\/em>), coordinated breathing (<em>pranayama<\/em>), and mindful concentration on the Mantras and Chakras, the Sun Salutation offers an efficient and comprehensive way to greet the world with unmatched energy, robust health, and a calm, focused mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pursuit of a vibrant, energetic day often begins with a solid morning routine. For millions globally, that routine includes&nbsp;Suryanamaskar,&nbsp;the iconic&nbsp;Sun Salutation.&nbsp;Often considered a&nbsp;centrepiece&nbsp;of modern-day Yoga.&nbsp;&nbsp;But do you know that it was neither considered a traditional&nbsp;asana&nbsp;(posture) nor a formal part of early, classical Yoga?&nbsp; Let\u2019s&nbsp;uncover the history, the meaning of the sacred chants, and the&hellip;<\/p>\n<a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\" https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/2026\/01\/14\/suryanamaskar-a-practice-beyond-time\/ \">Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":244050726,"featured_media":5167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5304402],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5162","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-yoga","col-sm-6"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar.webp","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar.webp",1200,800,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-150x150.webp",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-300x200.webp",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-768x512.webp",740,493,true],"large":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-1024x683.webp",740,494,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar.webp",1200,800,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar.webp",1200,800,false],"newspack-article-block-landscape-large":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar.webp",1200,800,false],"newspack-article-block-portrait-large":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-900x800.webp",900,800,true],"newspack-article-block-square-large":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar.webp",1200,800,false],"newspack-article-block-landscape-medium":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-800x600.webp",800,600,true],"newspack-article-block-portrait-medium":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-600x800.webp",600,800,true],"newspack-article-block-square-medium":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-800x800.webp",800,800,true],"newspack-article-block-landscape-intermediate":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-600x450.webp",600,450,true],"newspack-article-block-portrait-intermediate":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-450x600.webp",450,600,true],"newspack-article-block-square-intermediate":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-600x600.webp",600,600,true],"newspack-article-block-landscape-small":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-400x300.webp",400,300,true],"newspack-article-block-portrait-small":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-300x400.webp",300,400,true],"newspack-article-block-square-small":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-400x400.webp",400,400,true],"newspack-article-block-landscape-tiny":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-200x150.webp",200,150,true],"newspack-article-block-portrait-tiny":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-150x200.webp",150,200,true],"newspack-article-block-square-tiny":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-200x200.webp",200,200,true],"newspack-article-block-uncropped":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar.webp",1200,800,false],"ippo-archive-featured-image":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-690x460.webp",690,460,true],"ippo-carousel-slider-image":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar.webp",1200,800,false],"ippo-sticky-featured-image":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-800x533.webp",800,533,true],"ippo-single-featured-image":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar.webp",1200,800,false],"jetpack-portfolio-admin-thumb":["https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Suryanamaskar-50x50.webp",50,50,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"yogadotinblog","author_link":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/author\/yogadotinblog\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The pursuit of a vibrant, energetic day often begins with a solid morning routine. For millions globally, that routine includes&nbsp;Suryanamaskar,&nbsp;the iconic&nbsp;Sun Salutation.&nbsp;Often considered a&nbsp;centrepiece&nbsp;of modern-day Yoga.&nbsp;&nbsp;But do you know that it was neither considered a traditional&nbsp;asana&nbsp;(posture) nor a formal part of early, classical Yoga?&nbsp; Let\u2019s&nbsp;uncover the history, the meaning of the sacred chants, and the&hellip;","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfTPB5-1lg","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/244050726"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5162"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5170,"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5162\/revisions\/5170"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}