Surya Namaskar also know as Sun Salutation Or Sun Salute Or Salute to the Sun is a sequence of 12 powerful yoga poses. It is very popular and effective yoga. Which contains 12 asanas in a cycle. It is a complete package for complete body strength and stretching.
The best time to do this yoga is early morning on an empty stomach. This provides the best result when you do it regularly the combination of 12 yoga poses builds your body strength and immune system capacity. It also Improves Blood Circulation of the body which helps to get rid of excess carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.
Surya Namaskar Yoga Poses –
- Pranamasana or Prayer Pose
- Hastauttanasana Or Upward Salute
- Hastapadasana Or Intense Forward Bend
- Ashwa Sanchalanasana Or Equestrian Pose
- Dandasana Or Stick Pose
- Ashtanga Namaskar Or Salute With Eight Limbs Pose
- Bhujangasana Or Cobra Pose
- Adho Mukha Svanasana Or Downward Facing Dog Pose
- Ashwa Sanchalanasana Or Equestrian Pose
- Hastapadasana Or Intense Forward Bend
- Hastauttanasana Or Upward Salute
- Pranamasana or Prayer Pose
Benefits of Surya Namaskar :
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- Improves muscular strength
- Improves immune system
- Helps maintain weight blood circulation improves your blood circulation – it covers dices related to skin and hair
- Helps in stretching, flexing, and toning the muscles
- Improves overall health, strengthens the body, and relaxes the mind
Anti-anxiety and Calming Properties
- Helps maintain cardiovascular health
- Enhances cognitive functions
