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Learn how to do Surya Namaskar, also known as Sun Salutation, step by step by exploring a set of positions that will keep you fit and healthy
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About Surya Namaskar: • Yogic science and its robust impact are not new for India. • Yoga has been a part of Indian culture. • Surya Namaskar is at the center of all. • Surya Namaskar is also known as Sun Salutation. • It is a yogic process that imbibes 12 different and powerful poses. • Each posture works differently on the body. • Each round of Surya Namaskar consists of 2 sets.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 1. Pranamasana • Stand at the edge of your yoga mat. • Keep your feet together and shoulders relaxed. • Do not bend your knees. • Lift your hands as you inhale slowly. • Bring your palms together in a namaste position near your chest as you exhale.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 2. Hasta Uttanasana • Lift your arms and take them back while you inhale. • Ensure that your biceps touch your ears. • Stay rested in the position where your entire body, from the tip to the toes, is stretched backwards.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 3. Hastapadasana • Now bring your body to the center and then bend it towards the ground. • You need to keep your spine erect when you bend forward. • Touch the ground with your hands and rest them beside your feet.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana • Now push your right leg backwards and stretch it as far as you can. • Make a 90-degree angle while bending your left knee. • Look up and feel the energy in your spine.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 5. Dandasana • Take your left leg back slowly and place it beside your right leg. • Maintain a comfortable distance between your feet. • Ensure that your body is at 45 degrees from the ground level.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 6. Ashtanga Namaskara • Bring your knees to the ground. • Rest your chest and chin on the floor while lifting your hips a little. • Try to keep your hips away from the floor as much as possible. • Eight body parts should be touching the floor in this posture – your feet, two hands, two knees, chin, and chest.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 7. Bhujangasana • Rest your hip and lift your torso to get into the posture of a cobra. Look up.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 8. Adho Mukha Svanasana • Lift your tailbone and hips. • And push your body backwards to get into an inverted V-type posture. • At this point, your feet and two palms will be touching the ground. • And you need to look at your feet.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana • Bring forward your right leg and stretch back your left. • The right knee can relax on the floor and you need to look up.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 10. Hastapadasana • Bring your feet together and rest your palms on the floor. • You may bend your knees a little to feel comfortable.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 11. Hasta Uttanasana • Roll your spine backwards. • Raise your hands and take them also backwards, stretching your spine and thighs just a little bit.
Guide On How To Do Surya Namaskar: Step 12. Tadasana • Straighten your body. • Now bring down your hands and look straight. • Breath out slowly and relax. • Prepare yourself to restart.
Benefits of Surya Namaskar • Effective digestive system • Better mental health • Proper blood circulation • Stronger joints and muscles • Glowing skin The Takeaway • Yoga combined with meditation is preferred and referred to by many health experts. • It is an overall workout for your entire body. • Surya Namaskar is a great cardiovascular workout for your entire body. • It keeps your entire body and mind in good health.
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