If you’re new to the world of yoga, completing 108 sun salutations may seem like a daunting prospect. But perhaps you have heard about the benefits of a 108 sun salutations practice and are curious to give it a try.
The 108 Sun Salutations exercise has historical and spiritual significance and can be done regularly or just at particular seasons of the year.
While physically taxing, doing 108 sun salutations can be a very beneficial experience. Continue reading to learn more about counting 108 sun salutations.
How Do You Count 108 Sun Salutations?
If you are doing your 108 sun salutations in a yoga class with a teacher, your teacher will keep count for the class.
If you are completing the practice alone, you must find a way to count without losing concentration. Luckily, there are some tricks you can use.
How Do You Keep The Count Of 108 Sun Salutations?
An effective way to keep count of the 108 sun salutations is to repeat the number that you’re on in your head each time you take a breath. This allows you to keep count whilst also maintaining your focus.
What Can Help You Keep Up Counting 108 Sun Salutations?
Using a piece of paper to write the numbers can help you keep up counting 108 sun salutations. Start from 5 and go up to 105. Then add an extra 3 to make it up to 108. Every time you finish a set of five, you can cross this off on the paper.
Another way you can help keep up counting is to use two bowls. Place 27 stones in one of the bowls. Leave the other bowl empty.
Then, every time you finish a round, move one stone from the bowl containing the stones to the other bowl that is empty, and repeat this four times until you have finished your 108 sun salutations.
How Long Does 108 Sun Salutations Take?
There is no definitive answer on how long it takes as it varies from person to person and day to day.
It is estimated that one round usually takes roughly 3 minutes to finish. If you are completing 108 rounds of sun salutations, it should take approximately 324 minutes.
It’s also important to remember that there are different versions of sun salutation, so the time it takes to complete will vary based on the modification you choose to carry out.
How Many Sets Is 108 Sun Salutations?
108 sun salutations contain 12 asanas that make up one cycle. To complete a round, you carry out one cycle for each leg (right and left). Fifty-four sets of this round makeup 108 sun salutations.
Final Thoughts on Counting 108 Sun Salutations
It can be challenging to keep up counting when practicing 108 sun salutations by yourself.
Luckily, if you’re in a yoga class, your teacher will keep count for you. If you are alone, luckily, there are some methods you can use to make it easier, like writing them down or using a bowl and beads.