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All 12 positions are done in a series first using the left leg and then the right. Once both the sides are done, one round of Surya Namaskar is completed.

When being performed one needs to inhale and exhale at every alternate position, beginning with inhalation, except in the 6^th position where the breath is held.

Surya Namaskar is ideally done, in an open space and most preferably facing the sun. The most suitable time is in the morning before any heavy food intake.

Usually people begin with 6 rounds and then move on to 12 rounds. A set of Surya Namaskar can consist of either 12 or 24 rounds. Each set should be followed with a break of 3-5 minutes in shavasan. The maximum number of rounds that can be practiced, with the breaks, are 108. More than that would be more physical exertion than the body can take.

Start slow. Within a week get to 12 rounds every morning and stick to it. If you feel the need to do more number of sets to lose more weight, gradually increase the number of rounds.

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