Surya Namaskar (Salutation to the Sun for health and vitality)

                                                           Surya Namaskar   


    Introduction:-

Begin by introducing Surya Namaskar as a fundamental yoga asana with deep spiritual and physical significance. Let us tell you that it is a sequence of 12 yoga postures that exercises the entire body and is often done at sunrise to pay homage to the Sun.

    What is Surya Namaskar?:

 Surya Namaskar as a sequence of 12 asanas (yoga postures) linked together in one flowing motion. Let us tell you that each pose has a specific purpose and is designed to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Surya Namaskar is a holistic practice that combines physical exercise, controlled breathing and meditation.

How to do Surya Namaskar:-

Provides step-by-step instructions for performing Surya Namaskar. You can break it down like this:

1. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose):- Stand in front of your mat with your hands in prayer position.

2. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose):- Inhale and raise your arms above your head while arching your back.

3. Hasta Padasana (Hands to Feet Pose):- Exhale and bend forward, reaching your hands to your feet.

4. Sanchalanasana (Horse Riding Pose):- Inhale and step your right leg backward.

5. Dandasana (Stick Pose):- Exhale and come to plank position.

6. Ashtanga Namaskar (Salutation with eight parts or points):- Gently lower your knees, chest and forehead to the ground while keeping your hips up.

7. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose):- Inhale and lift your upper body into Cobra Pose.

8. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose):- Exhale and lift your hips forming an upside-down V shape.

9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose):- Inhale and step your right leg forward, returning back into a lunge.

10. Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot Pose):- Exhale and bring your left foot forward to meet your right foot.

11.Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose):- Inhale, raise your arms and arch your back.

12.Tadasana (Mountain Pose):- Exhale and return to prayer position.


benefits of Surya namaskar:-

Many benefits of Surya Namaskar, including improved flexibility, strength and stamina.

 It helps to balance the chakras and harmonize the body's energy.

 Surya Namaskar can help with weight loss, reduce stress, and improve heart health.

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