“Surya Namaskar” or Sun-salutation is an ancient method of expressing gratitude towards the sun, which is the source of all forms of life and energy on earth. It is a sequence of twelve yogic postures or asanas performed as a continuous exercise. There was a tradition of offering “arghya” to the sun in the ancient times, Surya Namaskar is a more advanced way of doing the same while gaining mental, physical, spiritual and physiological benefits.

7 Health Benefits of Surya Namaskar

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• Surya Namaskar is a complete exercise that exerts its effects on every part of the body. Practice of Suryanamaskar makes the body flexible. It especially improves the flexibility of the spine and limbs. Flexibility of the spine means bye-bye back and neck problems!
• The practice of inhalation and exhalation while performing Surya Namaskar enhances the blood circulation in the body. This regulates the blood pressure and benefits in case of low and high blood pressure. The act of deep breathing flushes out toxins from the body increasing alertness, productivity and making one feel more alive than before.
• Surya Namaskar stimulates the brain cells in the body hence preventing memory loss. The practice also helps in building focus and concentration by improving the functioning of brain.

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• Since young women are in sync with nature’s lunar cycles, they highly benefit from the regular practice of Suryanamaskar as their menstrual cycle becomes regular and pain-free.
• Adding the mantras during the practice removes monotony, brings harmony and produces soothing vibrations that drive away fatigue. The act of surrendering yourself to the sun removes the self-binding ego in the practitioner.
• The sun being the ultimate source of energy provides abundant energy to the practitioner thereby leaving their skin glowing and radiant. It also enhances vigour and vitality and boosts the strength of the body organs.
• Surya Namaskar practice is the ideal exercise to cure the insomnia problem. It basically calms the mind. Due to the unique breathing pattern, the mind feels relaxed completely thus improving the sleep patterns of the person practicing it.

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The best time to Practice Surya Namaskar is at sunrise because at that time, the sun’s radiations are nourishing and soothing in nature. It is best practiced after a cold water bath. The temperature of the water should be 3-4 degrees lesser than the room temperature. This aids in the contraction of the intercellular spaces, thus filling the spaces with energy that is generated by the practice.

So, Surya Namaskar is a complete workout for the mind, body and the soul. It transforms the individual by working on all energy centers.

However, it is important to note than any form of exercise should be consciously learnt under an instructor and one must avoid self-learning to prevent injuries or ill-effects of wrong practice.

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