What is the meaning of Surya Namaskar and why do we practice it?

सूर्य नमस्कार Surya Namaskar is known to us as Sun Salutations but it was derived from the Vedas, the oldest texts of Hindu literature. We know it in class as our vinyasa, the flow we go into to start to warm our limbs . It was known to promote health and prosperity. It is a series of poses to worship the sun and can be observed in ancient Hindu practices.