Learn Some Important Benefits of Surya Namaskar

If you're looking for a simple, enjoyable way to start your day that provides a diverse range of health benefits, consider practicing Surya Namaskar. Surya Namaskar is a special sequence of yoga postures and chants that together comprise the traditional Sun Salutation.

Here are List of Some Surya Namaskar Benefits:

Ø  Tones up the digestive system by the alternate stretching and compression of abdominal organs. It

activates digestion and gets rid of constipation and dyspepsia.

Ø  Strengthens abdominal muscles.

Ø  Thoroughly ventilates the lungs, and oxygenates the blood.

Ø  Acts as detoxifying agent, by getting rid of enormous quantity of carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.

Ø  Promotes sleep and calms anxiety.

Ø  Tones up the nervous system and improves memory.

Ø  Normalizes the activity of the endocrine glands - especially the thyroid gland.

Ø  Refreshes the skin. Prevents Skin disorders.

Ø  Improves muscle flexibility.

Ø  In women, stimulates the breasts to help firmness normally. Restores any lost elasticity, through

stimulation of glands and the strengthening of pectoral muscles.

Ø  menstrual irregularity and assists in easy childbirth.

Ø  Suppresses

Ø  Prevents loss of hair and graying.

Ø  Helps reduce fat.

Ø  Reduces abnormal prominence of the Adam's apple.

Ø  Eliminates unpleasant smells from the body.

Ø  Lends grace and ease of movements to the body.

Ø  Revives and maintains the spirit of youthfulness.

Ø  Broadens chest and beautifies arms.

Ø  Makes the spine and waist flexible.

Ø  Produces health, strength, efficiency and longevity.

    The 12 poses of the Surya Namaskar, in order are:

Ø  Pranamasan / Prayer Pose – The first pose, where one stands erect with feet fully touching each other,

and palms together. The idea is to start with a prayer to the sun.

Ø  Hastauttanasana / Raised Arms Pose – The pose where arms are raised upward, with palms still

together. The idea is to stretch the body, towards the sun. Inhale Pose.

Ø  Hasta Padasana / Hand to Foot pose – A pose where one bends forward such that our palms touch our

feet, while keeping our spine erect, and without bending our knees. Exhale pose.

Ø  Ashwa Sanchalanasana / Equesterian Pose – Pose where the right leg is pushed as far back as possible,

with the left leg between the palms on the ground. Inhale Pose.

Ø  Dandasana / Stick Pose – A pose where you balance the entire body on your arms, keeping the spine

erect.

Ø  Ashtanga Namaskara / Eight Point Salutation Pose – A pose where the chin, chest, palms, knees and

feet are touching the ground, with the hips raised. Exhale Pose.

Ø  Bhujangasana / Cobra Pose – A pose like the cobra, where the lower body and palms touch the

ground, and the upper body is stretched upwards and forward. Inhale Pose.

Ø  Adho Mukho Shavasana/ Downward Dog Pose – With the palms and feet touching the ground, the

hips are raised so the body forms an inverted “V”, resembling a stretching dog. Exhale Pose.

Ø  Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose) – Pose where the left leg is pushed as far back as possible,

with the right leg between the palms on the ground. Inhale Pose.

Ø  Hasta Padasana / Hand to Foot pose – A pose where one bends forward such that our palms touch our

feet, while keeping our spine erect, and without bending our knees. Exhale pose.

Ø  Hastauttanasana / Raised Arms Pose – The pose where arms are raised upward, with palms still

together. The idea is to stretch the body, towards the sun. Inhale Pose.

Ø  Tadasana / Standing Pose – A relaxing pose, where one stands erect, with arms to the side. Exhale Pose.