Surya Namaskar Significance!
If you are kind of a person who doesn’t believe in doing yoga, then you should definitely learn few things about Surya Namaskar. Surya Namaskar is commonly known as a sun salutation and is a warm-up routine before a session of yogic practice. The reference to the sun in these salutations comes from one of the philosophies of yoga, in which the sun is the source of all power and is closely connected to our individual souls. Sun is considered as God in our Indian society. So, this is not only a practice of yoga but also a way of extending gratitude towards the Lord Sun.
Common series of poses is as follows;
- Prayer Pose
- Raised Arms Pose
- Hand to Foot Pose
- Equestrian Pose
- Stick Pose
- Saluting with 8 Points
- Cobra Pose
- Mountain Pose
- Equestrian Pose
- Hand to Foot Pose
- Raised Arms Pose
- Relax Position
Exceptional Benefits of Surya Namaskar:
1. Improves Circulation: Beginning your day or workout with this warm-up will help get your blood flowing to the extremities, ensuring that you have enough oxygen in all of your organs and muscle groups. This can increase overall energy levels, and provide a healthy boost to your morning.
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2. Weight Loss: By stimulating the metabolism first thing in the morning, you can help kick-start your body into burning calories and fat passively throughout the day. If you do sun salutation before yoga practice session, it will prepare your body and metabolism for the exercise to come; you will likely see a change in your weight based on adding this to your daily routine. You will naturally lose your weight.
3. Eases Menstrual Cycle: Research has found that performing sun salutations can help regulate menstrual cycles, particularly in women who have irregular periods. By helping to regulate menstruation, Surya Namaskar can improve mood and allow you to take control of your life. Once again this is a natural way of taking care of your menstrual health.
4. Skin Care: By lowering stress levels and improving circulation, this morning practice can help boost your complexion and protect against breakouts and inflammation on the skin.
5. Hair Care: It is reported that people who regularly practice Surya Namaskar have improved hair health, likely due to the boost in circulation, which means more nutrients and oxygen to the scalp.
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