What's so great about the sun salutation in yoga?

The latest video I got has me doing the same thing over and over again for 14 minutes. It's so boring. How can anybody stand to do it for that long?

Yoga, is a mind body thing, for beings searching for advanced connection with Source, its time for you and you alone, approach it with Zen like idea, its awesome that you bought that video, and if you keep up with it you will be mentally alert, toned, it alleviates depression....

Benefits:
Sun Salutation is a powerful practice when undertaken on a regular basis. Moving through the sequence of postures that make up the Salutation stimulates every major muscle group in the body, and increases circulation. Regular practice promotes limberness of muscles and joints, as well as strength and balance throughout the entire body. In addition, the internal organs and the endocrine system are stimulated and refreshed by practice. Sun Salutations are especially recommended for depression, and can uplift the spirits. While in the west today there are many variations of Sun Salutation, specific Classical versions provide certain benefit that more athletic variations may not, including stimulation of specific energy points through direct contact with the earth. Sun Salutation, traditionally is to be performed prayerfully, and one is advised not to let the practice become too physical.

Beginning the Practice:
The new practitioner should approach Sun Salutations with patience, and be realistic in the goals set for practice. Beginning with as little as 15 minutes each day will help to build stamina and help you become familiar with the postures. It is not necessary to try to flow through the sequence if you are just learning - each position can be practiced and held, in order. Don't try to go too deeply into the poses, especially in the beginning.

the sun salutation should be approached with a certain amount of caution. For starters, it is recommended that you have some basic yoga experience before you attempt sun salutation. Those with low-back and other health concerns should first check with their doctor to make sure they can practice the sun salutation safely. It is also recommended you learn the sun salutation from a qualified teacher or high-quality instructional video, rather than attempt it on your own. While some instructors use the sun salutation itself as a warm-up, my recommendation is that you precede the sun salutation with a more gentle warm-up.

The sun salutation can be a rewarding addition to your fitness and yoga practice. The key is establishing your comfort zone, working slowly and gradually, and practicing with expert guidance..

Hope this will help you to continue
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