Friday, 17 April 2015

Health – Surya Namaskar/ Sun Salutation

Simple and very effective physical exercise

In the present day, majority of us are having a very busy schedule. Stressful jobs coupled with nuclear family structures are causing lot of health problems.
In this scenario, some positives are – growing interest in the physical well ness of self and family members. Though there is intention, many of us are unable to pursue a routine of physical activity (be in walking/running/yoga/ any other exercise)
Reasons for this are – lack of time, lack of aware ness on simple and less time taking activities.
Some of us many not be able to go out every day for a walk. Some us may be not in a position to do running or take part in any sport.
For people with any of these restrictions, Surya Namaskar can act as a very good and effective solution giving much needed exercise to whole body along with good breathing pattern.


12 Positions make one cycle of Surya Namaskar, shown as below :


Doing one cycle of Surya Namaskar takes 30 – 45 seconds and by spending just 10 minutes in a day, we can complete 10 cycles easily and the benefits are felt immediately. It is a complete workout for whole body, without any need for equipment.


Major benefits of Surya Namaskara are:
-        it strengthens your back, your muscles
-       This asana, apart from improving one's posture, also gives a proper workout to the body and so helps in losing unwanted flab.
-       The postures in Suryanamaskar stretches our muscles and makes our body very flexible.
-       The moves and postures of the asana regulates our blood flow, benefits the digestive system and makes it more efficient.
-       It helps combat insomnia as it relaxes the body and calms the mind.
-       It helps regulate menstrual cycles and makes childbirth easier.
-       This asana is known to facilitate blood circulation and thereby help hair growth and prevent hair problems.
-       It reduces anxiety and restlessness and enhances our strength and vitality.
-       Suryanamaskar benefits not just adults, but kids above 5 years as well.



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