Surya Namaskara, or the Salutation of the Sun, which is very commonly practiced in most forms of yoga, originally evolved as a type of worship of Surya, the Vedic solar deity.Surya, the Hindu solar deity by concentrating on the Sun, for vitalization. dhanuraasana
The physical aspect of the practice 'links together' twelve asanas in a dynamically expressed series. A full round of Surya namaskara is considered to be two sets of the twelve asanas, with a change in the second set where the opposing leg is moved first. The asanas included in the sun salutation differ from tradition to tradition
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Dhanura (धनुर, Dhanura) meaning "bow",[3] and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".
The practitioner lies on the belly, grasps the feet, and lifts the legs into the shape of a bow.
Backward extension of the spine is achieved with the back muscles, not by leverage with the arms. kutkutaasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words kukkuṭā meaning "cock"[4] and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat" Kukkuṭāsana helps in the strengthening of the joints as the wrists, elbows and shoulders; helps in the improvement of the digestive system; increases the balance in the body.[6] This asana is very beneficial for women Two variations of Kukkutasana are Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose) and Parsva Kukkutasana (Sideways Cock Pose) mayuraasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words mayura (मयूर) meaning "peacock"] and asana meaning "posture" or "seat". In this asana oneself is raised like a horizontal stick holding the floor with both palms while the body is supported by the elbows. Mayurasana is a very important balancing asana but demands physical strength. Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose)[5]
Padma Mayurasana (Lotus Peacock Pose)[6]
Uttana Padma Mayurasana (Intense Stretch