Monday 3 July 2017

Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations!

Benefits of Surya Namaskar!

As a  growing kid whenever I complained of a stomach cramp my  Mom along with my grandmom would often tell me to do a traditional form of exercise called the "Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations ", little did I know then that this simple form of exercise has a whole lot of scientific benefits to it.


Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations is a complete yoga routine and can be practiced by the young and the old as well, as it calms the mind and helps improve concentration. It is a warm up exercise practiced in yoga. Even though it is a warm up exercise a fifteen minutes of Surya namaskar sequence is a great practice to relax and recharge the body for the day.


Daily practice would definitely help burn up the calories.


The three benefits of Surya Namaskar are:

1. Make the body flexible.
2.Tone the muscles.
3.Excellent cardiovascular workout .


It is an excellent exercise for students and children as it calms the mind and helps improve the concentration, reduces stress and anxiety especially during the stressful period of exams.


Regular practice of Surya Namaskar  strengthen the body and add flexibility.  It is  Best work out for muscles as it improves flexibility in spine and in limbs.


Children as young as 5 year olds can start with Surya namaskar. It can do what months of dieting cannot. Hence it's a blessing for women.  Every women no matter working or stay at home should benefit from this Traditional routine exercise!


Surya Namaskar improves your blood circulation that aids in bringing back the glow on your face ; preventing the onset of wrinkles making the skin look ageless and radiant. The sun salutation will help in the smooth running of your digestive system.


There are three paces of Surya Namaskar:
1. slow: Makes the body flexible.
2.medium: Helps tone the muscles.
3.Fast:  Excellent  Cardiovascular workout.

It is Advisable to consult a doctor before you start the routine.

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