Not having a great view at sunrise I find myself waiting for the sun to peek over the hill, a little after sunrise hits the ocean. Sunset is always enjoyed with a look over hills rolling out over the valleys.
Never done yoga, have heard about the mantra, was brought up the with saying "Early to bed, Early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" not sure where that originated from, always made logical sense.
Yes that mantra is a valid one.