Surya Namaskar Benefits

 

Sun Salutation (Suriya Namaskar)
Experiencing the All-round Benefits of the Sun Salutation Yoga Pose (Surya Namaskar)

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Surya namaskara is a series of twelve physical postures. These alternating backward and forward bending postures flex and stretch the spinal column through their maximum range giving a profound stretch to the whole body.

Often, after a hard days work, we would just flop down on the couch * apparently * relaxing our bodies – but it is NOT so. The stagnant energies remain locked up and the organs remain de-oxygenated to a large extent.
Surya Namaskar has a deep effect in detoxifying the organs through copius oxygenation and has a deeper relaxing effect.
 
To list some of the benefits of Suryanamaskar:
 

Tones up the digestive system by the alternate stretching and compression of abdominal organs. It activates digestion and gets rid of constipation and dyspepsia.
  Strengthens abdominal muscles.
 

Thoroughly ventilates the lungs, and oxygenates the blood.
 

Acts as detoxifying agent, by getting rid of enormous quantity of carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.
  Tones up the nervous system and improves memory.
  Promotes sleep and calms anxiety.
 

Normalizes the activity of the endocrine glands – especially the thyroid gland.
  Refreshes the skin. Prevents Skin disorders.
  Improves muscle flexibility.
 

In women, stimulates the breasts to help firmness normally. Restores any lost elasticity, through stimulation of glands and the strengthening of pectoral muscles.
 

Suppresses menstrual irregularity and assists in easy childbirth.
  Prevents loss of hair and graying.
  Helps reduce fat.
  Reduces abnormal prominence of the Adam’s apple.
  Eliminates unpleasant smells from the body.
  Lends grace and ease of movements to the body.
  Revives and maintains the spirit of youthfulness.
  Broadens chest and beautifies arms.
  Makes the spine and waist flexible.
  Produces health, strength, efficiency and longevity.
 
Who should NOT do Surya Namaskar?
 

Pregnant women should not practice this after third month of pregnancy.
 

Patients of Hernia and high blood pressure are warned against this practice.
 

People suffering from back conditions should seek proper advice before commencing Surya Namaskar.
 

Women should avoid Surya Namaskar during menses.
 

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