sun salutation

Surya Namaskara is a Sanskrit word known in English as Sun Salutation.

Sun Salutation is an effective sequence flow of Twelve Hatha Yoga Asanas that train your Body and Mind. 

These Asanas are ordered so that they alternately stretch the spine backwards and forwards exercising all the external & internal muscles & glands making them strong and efficient,and increasing body flexibility as well. When performed each Asana is moved into with alternate inhalation and exhalation, as by giving more oxygen to your lungs this will help in controlling the Mind,and improve the awareness, accordingly all this together gives us physical and mental health with sharp intellect. 

By making Surya Namaskar a daily lifestyle you will be impressed with the results and benefits your Body and Mind will experience in a magical way.

Finding a small amount of space, a Yoga Mat and a good well to start your early Morning practice at the SunRise on an empty stomach or at least two hours gap after eating is all you need for a Healthier Life..

 Steps in Sun Salutation:

1.Breath out, stand straight with your feet close together, palms together in prayer pose. 

2.Breath in, lift your arms up arch backwards from your chest & stretch your arms as much as possible. 

3.Breath out, bend forward and down until your head touches your knees if possible, placing your hands flat on the floor. 

4.Breath in, placing your left leg behind you on the floor, keeping your right knee bent between your arms looking up & stretch. 

5.Holding your breath, bring your right leg back into push-up-position & follow your natural line of vision when your nick is in line with your spine.

6. Breath out, slowly bend your knee and lower your chest & forehead to the floor.

7. Breath in, slowly lift your head and chest with your arms using the muscles of your neck & your upper back to lift you and look up.

8. Breath out, lift your hips up and push your heels as far as possible into the floor.

9. Breath in, take a large step and bring your left knee between your arms looking up & stretch.

10. Breath out, bring your right leg forward, make both legs straight and bend down trying to let our head touch our knee.

11. Breath in, lift your arms up arch backwards from your chest and stretch your arms as much as possible as in step 2.

12. Breath out, return to standing position stand straight with your feet close together.

doing Sun Salutation 4 times a day will keep you energetic and active through out the day..... and also helps to maintain your body fitness...