Sun salutations originated as a practiceof reverence towards the sun. Seen as the provider of life, the sun stands for consciousness—and it is believed that your energy is at its highest when the sun is rising.

Our yoga expert Deborah breaks down two variations of sun salutations—step by step- to help you on your way. She guides you through all postures and teaches you how to link movement to breath, which results in more clarity for mind, body and soul. While it may seem repetitive at first, it will help you find the flow and go deeper into the routine. And don’t worry if you missed the morning—you can do these sun salutations at any time of the day.

Once you master all the steps of both variations, you are ready to practice the complete Sun Salutation Flow with Deborah in this video.