Why Surya Namaskar makes me fit Physically and Mentally

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I was so much worried about my health. I watched so many videos on YouTube related to exercise but all in vain. It didn’t work for me. Then one day I was searching on YouTube for something related to health, when suddenly my eyes fell on the video of Surya Namaskar. I opened that video and my eyes were glued on that video.

In that video the benefits of Surya Namaskar were told. How to do Surya Namaskar? What benefits does it give to the body? How many asanas are mentioned in it?

Surya Namaskar is considered to be the best of the Yogasanas. It’s like a warm-up in Yoga. Only it’s regular practice makes you fit always. By doing this daily, your body becomes healthy and glowing. Surya Namaskar is useful for all of us. Everyone can do this.

When will do Surya Namaskar?

The best time in the morning. Surya Namaskar should be practiced on an empty stomach by laying a Yoga Mat in an open airy place.

Your mind should be calm during Surya Namaskar only then you will get the full benefits on your body and mind. Regular practice of Surya Namaskar increases the physical and mental energy with the power of thought and memory are also intensified.

Asanas of Surya Namaskar

There are 12 steps in the Surya Namaskar which are as follows:

1. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
2. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
3. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
4. Ashwa Sanchalasana (Equastrian Pose)
5. Chaturang Dandasana (Plank Pose)
6. Ashtang Namaskar (Salute with Eight Parts)
7. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
8. Adho Mukh Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)
9. Ashwa Sanchalasana (Equastrian Pose)
10. Hastapadasana (Standing Forward Bens)
11. Hastauttanasana (Raised Arm Pose)
12. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

Benefits of Surya Namaskar

• Increases blood circulation to all vital organs
• Obtain Vitamin-D which is beneficial for bones
• Eye sight Increases
• Get rid of Belly fat
• Helps in weight loss
• The flow of blood in the body accelerated which provides relief in blood pressure diseases
• Digestive system improves
• Helps to combat with Insomnia
• Mind remains cool by doing this asana daily
• Prevent hair loss
• The waist is flexible and the spine is strong
• Increases the efficiency of Heart and lungs
• Improve balance in the nervous system
• Reduces stress level and anxiety
• It activates all the organs, muscles and nerves of the body
• Helps in balancing the secretion of all the important glands like Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Liver, Pancreas, Overy etc.
• Helps in balancing of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
• Increases memory and self-power

Beginner can start with 5 cycles a day then gradually increases the number of cycles per day. By doing regular, Surya Namaskar will help you definitely and you will feel enthusiastic. You must learn and practice Yoga under the supervision of trained Yoga teacher.