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Hatha Yoga Sun Saluations

In the traditional Hatha Yoga, displayed also in the “orange book”, the sequence of the sun salutation is build up by these asanas:
1. Pranamasana (prayer pose)
2. Hasta Utthanasana (raised arms pose)
3. Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (equestrian pose)
5. Parvartasana (mountain pose)
6. Ashtanga Namaskar (salute with 8 parts or points)
7. Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
8. Parvartasana (5.)
9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (4. same leg back)
10. Padahastasana (3.)
11. Hasta Utthanasana (2.)
12. Pranamasana (1.)