Surya Namaskar is the basic yoga posture.This postures are very useful for yoga beginners.Surya Namskar is the best yoga posture for weight loss and complete fitness of the body.Here I am sharing how to perform suryanaskar yoga poses,benefits and precautions.
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The Surya namaskar helps destroy all the factors which are enemies of peace of mind.It removes weaknesses caused by worries and diseases as the spirit that dwells in the sun is the same that dwells in the human heart.
Benefits Of Surya Namaskar
Suryanamaskar in itself is a complete exercise and can be practised by all.It has several benefits
It activates glands of the Endocrinol system and makes pancreas,adrenal,thyroid,pituitary and a few other glands functions normally thus removing various disorders of stomach,spine,lungs and chest.
These Poses cause reverse circulation of blood and so give vigour to the facial tissues,the nervous system and other parts situated in the upper regions of the body.
Suryanamaskar exercise have 12 poses.The first three actions can be practised on the first day. They can be repeated 3 to 4 times a day.From the second day you can add one yoga pose extra each day thus completing all the 12 poses in 10 days.
You can perform this yoga poses any time in the morning but the best choice is before sunrise.
The twelve poses from one cycle.One should go on increasing the number of repetitions as his.her strength permits,but not more than four times a day.
How to perform surya namskar:
1 First Yoga Pose: Stand erect with knees,toes and heals touching each other and with waist,neck,spine and head straight.Bring both palms together in salute.
2 Second yoga pose: Raise both the arms above the head,inhale deeply,retain the breath and bend backwards from the waist and stretch the body along with legs.
3 Third Yoga pose: Exhale and bend forward,put both the palms on the ground by side of feet.Fingers and toes should remain straight and so the legs.Touch knees with head.
4 Fourth yoga pose: The palms should be rested on the ground along side feet.Then left leg should be stetched backwards. Sit on the right bended leg,placed between the two arms look towards the sky.
5 Fifth yoga pose: Straighten both the arms and put palms firmly on the ground.Then exhale and throw the right leg backward keeping both the legs parallel.Palms,heels,knees should remain together.The weight of the whole body should be on the toes and palms. Body should be stretched.
6 Sixth yoga pose: Breath first and place hands and palms on the ground.Bring the body down to make the fore head,the chest,two palms two knees and two feet touch the ground.Breathe out slowly.This is called Sashtanga Namskara.
7 seventh yoga pose: Breath in,keep palms on the floor,and keep arms straight.Lift the body up to the navel and push the chest forward.Bend the neck backward and look toward the sky.The legs should be stretched backward.
8 eighth yoga pose : Inhale;let palms be on ground,life buttocks,keep the head between the two arms,let heels and toes be on the ground,stretch,stretch the waist and let the body look like an inverted.U.
9 Ninth yoga pose: Palms again firmly rooted on the floor,inhale slowly;let left leg be forward with a bend at knee near the palm.
10.Tenth yoga pose: Both the palms firmly on the ground.Keep both the legs parallel to each on the ground.Exhale.The head should be bteween the legs.
11 Eleventh Yoga pose : Inhale air slowly.Stand straight;raise hands upward.Bend neck,back and arms backwards.Stretch the body.
12 Twelve yoga pose: Stand straight with hand and palms folded ready to reapeat the pause of surya namaskar.
Additional Benefits of surya namaskar:
Benefits of Surya Namaskar
The simple Surya Namaskar that has been practiced in India for years has recently found a whole lot of takers.
And if you want a good start to your day, there is no other way better than the Surya Namaskar, which is known to have a host of health benefits. - You don't need to be doing yoga regularly in order to practice the Surya Namaskar. If performed correctly, this exercise does not strain or cause injury. If performed in the morning, it relieves stiffness, revitalises your
body and refreshes the mind. Do it during the day and it will instantly boost you up, practice it after sundown and it helps you unwind. -Suryanamaskara's must be practice for increasing height. People aged below 25 gain good result if they do the Suryanamaskara's daily.
- Not only does the Surya Namaskar give you a great stretch and keep you fit physically (it is extremely beneficial for your joints, ligaments and improves flexibility and posture), but is also does wonders for your mental and emotional health.
Practicing the Surya Namaskar regularly is also known to ease stress and give you peace of mind besides increasing your levels of concentration. - If you have trouble sleeping at night, the Surya Namaskar will help you fall asleep without using any external stimulants.
Yes this yoga pose is very useful for every one than any other physical exercise.Add this wonderful exercise to your fitness program.
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