Surya Namaskar starts and ends with Namaskar Mudra
Surya Namaskar indicates that the path is of heart, of dedication and only those who are grateful will be able to attain here. In its second position, there is a breath-like coordination with the hands towards the sky, then bending towards the earth. This symbolizes the connection between the sky element and the earth element. The fourth position is Anjani Asana which is dedicated to Hanuman’s mother Anjani, who guided her son Hanuman’s thirst for knowledge.
At some places it has also been expressed as ‘horse handling posture’. It is clear that Surya Namaskar is not just a physical exercise, but also a deep connection with the five internal elements, Panch Prana, Panch Sarira. Yoga practice can be considered incomplete without Surya Namaskar. Even many great yoga practitioners have considered Surya Namaskar as a complete practice in itself. In fact, the foundation of yoga practice is Surya Namaskar. Practice done in coordination with body, breath and mind is a walking meditation in itself.
Benefits of Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation)
Yoga itself is the nourishing element of every spiritual practice. If the Sun and Moon are outside, they are also present inside us. In the form of solar energy, Surya Nadi organizes heat, brightness, speed etc. within us. Due to sleeping continuously for several hours at night, we are under the influence of Chandra Nadi, hence in the morning we feel laziness or sleepiness and do not feel energetic. Surya Nadi gives energy and movement within us.
In such a situation, in ancient times, the practice of this yoga was created or developed in such a way that it activates the Surya Nadi, our inner Sun and gives us energy for the activities of the day. As we continue doing Surya Namaskar, the laziness within us goes away and we start feeling energetic. With practice, every part of the body becomes active, the mind becomes concentrated and there is clarity in thoughts. Overall, Surya Namaskar in every way is the dawn of our brightness, energy, virility, consciousness and divinity.
Many recent researches have also revealed that Surya Namaskar has many physical, mental and spiritual benefits. In the eyes of Yoga, Sun is considered a symbol of consciousness. In such a situation, the practice of Surya Namaskar awakens the solar aspect of human nature as well as the highest consciousness.
Regularly doing Surya Namaskar increases age, intelligence, strength and semen
There are countless benefits of Surya Namaskar, but keep in mind that just as the right medicine brings results, similarly only the right pose can give you great benefits. Wrong method of this asana can increase many unnecessary problems instead of benefits. It keeps all the systems of the body healthy, be it muscular to cardiac system, immune to nervous system.
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Full Health Guarantee
If Surya Namaskar is done properly by including it in your regular routine, then positive energy will come in your life.
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Smooth Digestive System
During Surya Namaskar, the abdominal organs are stretched and the flow of breath increases, which improves the digestive system. By balancing Samana and Apana Vayu, it eliminates many diseases related to the stomach and abdomen. For those who suffer from constipation, indigestion or heartburn, it will be beneficial to do Surya Namaskar every morning on an empty stomach.
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No to belly fat
Surya Namaskar also strengthens the abdominal muscles. If these are done regularly. So it works on belly fat by activating our metabolism i.e. the process of converting our food and our drinks into energy by the body, but we should keep in mind that only by doing this regularly in the right and balanced quantity. results will come
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Detox System
In the movement of Surya Namaskar, breathing is taken care of. By doing different asanas and one movement, oxygen reaches everywhere in the body and essential toxins or poisonous substances are removed from our body.
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Every Stress will go Away
Doing Surya Namaskar increases memory power and calms the nervous system, which relieves your stress. It normalizes the functioning of endocrine glands, especially the thyroid glands.
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Body Flexibility
Surya Namaskar posture provides exercise to the entire body. This makes the body flexible. Flexible body means less muscle and bone problems.
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Regularity of Menstruation
If someone has the complaint of irregular menstrual cycle, then doing Surya Namaskar asana will solve that problem. Doing these asanas regularly also relieves pain during child birth.
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Spine Strength
Every asana of Surya Namaskar is basically for the spine only. Stretching the body during this strengthens the spine along with muscles and ligaments and makes the waist flexible. Our spine is the base of the entire body and strengthens this base and gives us excellent health.
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Keeping Young
The practice of Surya Namaskar is designed in such a way that it optimizes every system of our body. It maintains the glow on our face and keeps us young forever and prevents early wrinkles.
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Relief in Weight and Diabetes
Many types of research show that by doing Surya Namaskar in the right way, you can lose weight as quickly as dieting does not help. It keeps your cardiovascular system healthy and allows your heart to function smoothly.
What Precautions to take
Pregnant women should stop doing this after the third month of pregnancy.
Hernia patients should not do it and high blood pressure patients should practice it very slowly.
In case of back pain or spine problem, It should be practiced in modified form only under the supervision of a qualified teacher.
During menstruation, women should do this yoga very slowly and in small numbers.
Never engage in too much or marathon process like 108 times. With more Surya Namaskar, your Surya Nadi will become more active. Excessive Surya nadi can increase other problems in you like anger, irritability, acid, unnecessary physical heat. Do it for at least 4-2 rounds and maximum 9 rounds. If the 12 asanas of SuryaNamaskar are repeated 9 times, then this number reaches 108. Yoga which is said to be the sum total of the total condition of the body and soul.