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Practicing Surya Namaskar – A complete body workout

Getting up early in the morning and practicing Surya Namaskar is one of the best ways to start your day fresh. Also known as sun salutation, Surya Namaskar is a sequence of 12 yoga poses that flow one into the other with rhythmic breathing. Each of the 12 poses of Surya Namaskar is designed to have a specific benefit on the body. The sequence can boost your cardiovascular health, improve your blood circulation, help you beat stress and detox your body along with offering several other benefits.Boosts your overall healthIncorporating the Surya Namaskar into your daily routine can make a positive difference to your life. When done correctly, it provides a complete body warm-up as well as mental awareness. The process involves taking deep breaths while doing the 12 asanas (poses) which is beneficial for your health.Improves digestionIt also improves your digestive system by the alternate stretching and compression of the abdominal organs. People who suffer from constipation and dyspepsia or indigestion should practice Surya Namaskar every morning on an empty stomach.Gives you a strong coreYour abdominal muscles are strengthened when the asanas are performed on a regular basis, that means your core muscles get a great workout. So, you can try these exercises for a flat and toned stomach.Helps you detoxDue to the active inhalation and exhalation process, the lungs are thoroughly ventilated and the blood remains oxygenated. This also helps in detoxifying one’s body by getting rid of carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.Keeps anxiety at bayIt helps improve your memory and nervous system and also helps calm you down and get rid of anxiety. It normalizes the activity of the endocrine glands, especially the thyroid gland.Improves flexibilityThe asanas performed in Surya Namaskar workout makes your entire body more flexible and agile.Promotes regular menstrual cycleIf you have an irregular menstrual cycle, then this exercise will help you suppress the irregularity. Regular practice of the movements can also help in easy childbirth.Tones the arms, strengthens the spineIf toned arms and a broad chest is what you want, then Surya Namaskar is for you. It also makes your spine stronger and your waist more flexible. The sequence offers you a good way to stretch and strengthen your muscles, joints, ligaments as well as the skeletal system.Keeps you young and activeIncorporating it in your routine will keep you active and healthy even in old age. It improves your blood circulation that aids in bringing back the glow on your face, preventing the onset of wrinkles, making your skin look ageless and radiant. Though Surya Namaskar should be a part of your morning routine, there are certain exceptions when it comes to who cannot practice this exercise.

  • Pregnant women should not practice this after their third month of pregnancy.
  • Patients of hernia and high blood pressure are advised against this practice.
  • People suffering from back pain should seek proper advice before commencing it.

So, start your day with Surya Namaskar and see the difference in your physical and mental state within just a short period of time. Join in our online yoga sessions as well as various other fitness programs at eahomecare.in/fitness