Can the Sun Salutation Replace Your Regular Cardio Routine?

How Surya Namaskar can fit into your cardio workout routine. Cardio workouts play an important role in developing cardiovascular endurance, stamina and overall fitness. Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation, on the other hand, is a sequence of yoga postures performed in a continuous flow. It can provide a meaningful cardiovascular workout, particularly when performed at a moderate to brisk pace. But can the yoga asana replace the workout? This, experts say, depends on a person's fitness level, goals and how intensely the sequence is performed. Surya Namaskar combines continuous movement, breath, balance, coordination and awareness in one flowing sequence.