Everyday wellness10 min
Five Slow Sun Salutations
Five slow rounds of sun salutation in the morning, only if the joints allow. Skip the practice if you are breathless or in pain. It does not replace medical care.
Five slow morning rounds, and only if the body allows
A short morning practice of five slow sun salutations is a movement habit, not a workout to push through. The rounds stay easy, with steady breath, on a clear bit of floor. Five is the whole session. It does not cause weight loss, and it does not treat blood pressure, the heart, or joint disease.
Skip the rounds if you are breathless or in pain. Stop at once if pain, dizziness, or a tight chest shows up in the middle. Anyone told by a doctor to avoid forward bends, inversions, or exertion should follow that advice. This practice does not replace medical care.
Ingredients
- A clear bit of floor
- A glass of drinking water for afterwards
- Comfortable clothes you can move in
How to prepare
- Clear a little floor space, set a glass of water nearby, and stand in comfortable clothes.
- Plan on five slow rounds only, and decide in advance to stop if breath or pain appears.
How to use
- Move through five slow sun salutations in the morning, before a heavy meal.
- Breathe steadily. Do not race the rounds.
- Skip the practice if you are breathless or in pain, and stop immediately if either begins.
Helpful habits
- A slow round counts. A fast sloppy one does not make the five more useful.
- If balance feels unsteady, keep a wall nearby and make the steps smaller.
Precautions
- Skip the rounds if you are breathless or in pain.
- This does not replace medical care, and it does not treat the heart, blood pressure, or joints.
- Stop if you feel dizzy or chest tightness. Follow a doctor who has asked you to avoid these movements.
Frequently asked questions
What if I feel breathless or pain?
- Stop. Skip the rounds if you are breathless or in pain.
Are five rounds enough?
- Yes. Five slow rounds are the whole practice. More is not asked for here.
Will sun salutations treat blood pressure or weight?
- No. They are a short movement habit and do not replace medical care.
