Surya Namaskar and its Medical Importance

Surya Namaskar is the perfect intent by which we can benefit ourselves by physical exercise under the rays of the sun, to maximize the metabolic function which lets our body’s circulation switch in active mode. In this article, we will read about Surya Namaskar and its medical importance. Yoga sustains your healthy immunity. In India, there are various festivals when people pay homage to the sun for being the source of energy, playing an essential role in the operation of the universe. Sun plays a role in the photosynthesis, in the formation of the clouds by vapourization, it is a source of heat and light. The Sun is not only significant for the growth of microorganisms but also for human beings. The Sun plays a major role in the activation of the latent vitamin D conversion to an active form. There are 12 different postures in Surya Namaskar. Performing it exercises every muscle of your body. It comprises of 2 positions and 10 asanas performed one after the other. These postures are quite easy for all the age- groups to perform them. These postures make a complete Surya Namaskar, and 25 rounds of 1 namaskar make 1 round of it.

PRE-REQUISITES OF SURYANAMASKAR

• Surya namaskar should be preferably performed in the early morning.
• The person should face the east direction facing the Sun.
• The person should perform it in an open space.
• Make sure while you perform you are breathing steadily.
• You wear comfortable clothes so that it is easy to stretch

Check the video below for a live demonstration.

The Surya Namaskar and its medical importance

1) Dakshasana- stand at ease

• It is the first posture of one Surya namaskar cycle. Make sure you breathe steadily with the serene mind acknowledging your surrounding.
• Stand straight.
• Feet beside each other.
• Hands beside your thighs straight downwards.
• Stand erect, with your spine straight.
• Head straight looking forwards.
• Eyes concentration at one point.
• Chest in expansion

2) Pranamasana- Salutation Seal Pose

• Stand straight, with an erect spine.
• Legs beside each other.
• Head straight looking forward.
• Hands folded in the Namaste position.
• Breathe steadily- inhalation and exhalation.
• Chest expanded in a forward direction.
• Hold the asana, while you breathe. For the next posture push all the air in your chest.

3) Hasta Uttanasana

• Stretch your both the arms straight up.
• Bend backward maximum with both the arms straight up.
• Eyes sight looking up towards the sky.
• Chest expanded and open.
• Take in the breath. For the next posture exhale fully and bend from your waist downwards.

4) Hastapadasana- hand to foot pose

• Legs beside each other with minimal gap.
• Bend downwards as much as you can.
• Try touching your both palms on the ground.
• Nose touching your knee joints.
• Chest inwards with no air in it.
• Make sure that you do not bend your knees.
• With practice, you will attain absolute posture.

5) Ashwa Sanchalasana- one-legged prayer pose

• As you are bent forward, take your right leg backward.
• Left knee flexed, forward.
• Right knee in the extension.
• Inhaling the air.
• Head extended up looking towards the sky.
• Neck in the extension position.
• Chest expanded.
• Arms on the ground.

6) Bhudharasana

• Exhale(breathe out) the air.
• Take your left leg also back, feet beside the right foot.
• Head facing your thighs.
• Body bending from the waist.
• Try touching your feet fully to the ground.

7) Ashtanga Namaskara

• Inhale(breathe in) the air.
• Take your left foot towards the right foot.
• Bend your elbows.
• Bring your chest to the ground.
• Face towards the ground.
• Forehead touching the floor.

8) Bhujangasana- cobra pose

• Breath in the air.
• Lift your chest.
• Open both the elbows to 90 degrees.
• Head facing up in the air.
• Rest of the body towards the ground.

9) Bhudharasana- downward dog pose

• Exhale(breathe out) the air.
• Lift your waist, forming an inverted ‘V’.
• Head facing your thighs.
• Body bending from the waist.
• Try touching your feet fully to the ground.

10) Ashwa Sanchalasana- one-legged prayer pose

• Inhaling the air.
• Place your right foot forwards, beside your right hand.
• Right knee flexed, forward.
• Left knee in the extension, on the ground.
• Head extended up looking towards the sky.
• Neck in the extension position.
• Chest expanded.
• Arms on the ground.

11) Hastapadasana- hand to foot pose

• Breathe out the air.
• Place your left leg forward beside the right foot.
• Legs beside each other with minimal gap.
• Bend downwards as much as you can.
• Try touching your both palms on the ground.
• Nose touching your knee joints.
• Chest inwards with no air in it.
• Make sure that you do not bend your knees.
• With practice, you will attain absolute posture.

12) Pranamasana- salutation seal pose

• Stand straight, with an erect spine.
• Legs beside each other.
• Head straight looking forward.
• Hands folded in the Namaste position.
• Breathe steadily- inhalation and exhalation.
• Chest expanded in a forward direction.
• Hold the asana, while you breathe. For the next posture push all the air in your chest.

Surya Namaskar and its medical importance

• It strengthens the MUSCLES and BONES.?
• It improves blood CIRCULATION.❤
• It boosts the IMMUNE SYSTEM.?
• It improves EYE ?sight.
• It helps in the maintenance of weight ?reduces fats.
• It maintains the ?laxity of ligaments and thereby flexibility of joints.
• It keeps you away from early OBESITY, AGING, and LIFESTYLE DISEASES.?
• Makes your legs, shoulder, spine, and back muscles strong enough. ?
• It improves your mental health?