Suryanamaskar:The ultimate Asana | Benefits Sun Salutation

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BY NIDHI KANDWAL

Suryanamaskar means ‘sun salutation' and is usually performed facing eastwards - the direction of the rising sun. The sun is a vital source of energy for all life forms and the suryanamaskar is considered to be a prayer to seek the sun's energy. This energy helps revitalize body and mind. It's performed early morning and on an empty stomach.  It involves twelve yoga poses or asanas, which are performed in a sequence. Suryanamaskars are usually followed by breathing exercises and meditation.

12 steps of Suryanamaskar

1. Pranamasana



 

2. Hastauttanasana

 



3. Hasta Padasanap

 



4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana

 



5. Dandasana

 



6. Ashtanga Namashkara

 



7. Bhujangasana



8. Parvatasana



9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana



10. Hasta Padasana



11. Hastauttanasana



12. Tadasana




Benefits:-
  • Helps losing weight.
  • Glowing skin.
  • Better digestive system.
  • Ensures regular menstrual cycle.
  • Brings down blood sugar level.
  • Improves anxiety.
  • Helps your body detox.
  • Battles insomnia.

Each set of Surya Namaskar has 12 asanas. One has to repeat it 12 times from both sides, one is doing 288 poses. Nothing is better than doing 288 asanas in just 20 minutes. Doing one round of Surya Namaskar burns approximately 13.90 calories.

So what are you waiting for start doing it today.

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