The Sun Salutations develop grace, flow, strength, flexibility, stamina, and coordination. They help to synchronize breath and movement, and create heat; warming the body allowing a dance of energy to build in the body. They stimulate the abdominal organs and wake up the spine. The arms and wrists are strengthened and the back and chest is opened. An excellent whole body exercise; they are a complete practice by themselves.
Standing Poses develop strength, flexibility, and endurance. They teach us to use gravity to create space and mobility in the joints. They develop lightness and agility, coordination and concentration. These poses are excellent for understanding how "Lines of Energy" work in the body during asana practice; creating, directing, and channeling energy through the body.