Sun salutation is a set of 12 yoga postures that are done one after another. They help to keep the body in shape and mind calm and composed. It provides good cardiovascular workout.
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Traditional Sun Salutations - Surya Namaskar
Defining Sun Salutation.
Sun salutation, or Surya Namaskar, is a set of exercises performed by yoga practitioners as a warm-up. It is a key element of vinyasa flow yoga and includes inhaling and exhaling while doing poses in a synchronized way. This set of poses begins with offering prayer to the sun god and asking him to give us energy and wisdom to do the poses correctly.
Benefits of Sun Salutation.
- It strengthens the entire digestive system, including the stomach, pancreas, liver, and intestines. It also prevents stomach aches and constipation.
- It develops lungs, and they capture more oxygen and prevent tuberculosis.
- Improves blood circulation and the distribution of oxygen all across the body.
- Stimulates the activity of glands.
- Eradicates toxic impurities by enabling the spleen and through perspiration.
- Reduces fat in major body parts such as abdomen, hips, thighs, neck and chin.
- Reduces smell of body odor.
- Helps maintain youthful buoyancy.
- Stops hair-fall and turning of hair color in grey due to ageing.
- Eradicates sexual debility and special weakness in men and women.
How to do Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
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