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Sun salutation or Suryanamaskar is believed to have physical and mental benefits on the practitioner, along with generating a sense of gratitude towards the source of life. Suryanamaskar sequence pose has magnificent benefits as each posse is unique and work upon different sections of the body. As the twelve yogic postures are in a sequence, you can do the sequence as many no. of times you want, although it is best to start with atleast 3 times in a go if you are a beginner. 

Benefits of Surya Namaskar

• Helps in weight loss therapy

The twelve yogic postures in Surya namaskar include intense stretch in the hip, thighs, back, neck, and arms. This means it promotes the dilution of fat from all over the body and promotes flexibility at the same time. Surya namaskar if performed at a high-speed works as an excellent cardio routine and helps to balance out the excess weight of the body. Surya namaskar if performed at a low pace improves the overall balance of the body and tones the muscles well. 

• Improves posture

You will experience an intense stretch while performing each posture which results in a lean and well-stabilized body. Performing asanas helps to maintain body shape and builds balance in the body

Make sure you will perform every posture with your spine comfortably straight.

• Relieve stress

Sun salutation remarkably reduces the stress level in the body as sun salutation generates heat in the body and promotes blood circulation in the head region.

A sufficient amount of oxygen in the body helps to recover the damaged cells and encourage the fabrication of new cells.

• Improves digestion

Various posture in sun salutation helps to strengthen core muscles and tones the digestive tract of the body. Practicing sun salutation nourishes the digestive process and helps to release the accumulated gas in the body. It ensures effective absorption of nutrients in the body by boosting the digestive health of the body. Regular practice of sun salutation ensures the effectual elimination of waste from the body.

• Helps you detox your body

The deep inhalation and exhalation in the asanas allow your body to effectively oxygenate the body cells which in turn aid to detoxify the body in the form of sweat, urine, and stool. Yogic postures in the sequence open up the chest area and build lung capacity.

• Improves sleep quality

The regular regime of yoga practices set up your biological clock of the body. It is seen that body will itself start waking up on time and ensures quality sleep at night.

Practicing any form of yoga also introduces tiredness in the body which will put you to the bed soon.

• Eliminate menstrual pain

Practicing Suryanamaskar tunes the geometry of your body with the cosmos, females can experience easy flow during their menstrual cycle if introduced into yoga. Performing Suryanamaskar helps to balance the hormones in the system and thus aid females with hormonal disorders and efficient menstrual cycles.

• Obliterate fertility problems

The yogic sequence of sun salutation not only balances the hormones but also opens up the pelvic region of the body. Strengthening core muscles works as a therapy in infertility problems associated with men and women both.

• Strengthen muscles and provide flexibility

Yoga is known to strengthen muscles in the body and Surya namaskar is no exception. Practicing Surya Namaskara 10 times daily builds the muscle power in the body and enhances its flexibility.

It is experienced that regular toning of muscles increases its strength and increases bone density as well.

• Glowing skin

Suryanamaskara ensures an internal glow on the face of the practitioner as the sequence introduces toning of the facial muscles along with proper blood circulation in the face region. It rejuvenates the cells under the skin and provides a nice glow to the skin of the body. Sun salutation ensures a sufficient amount of oxygen to the cells and helps the body to build new cells.

Abstract

Practicing Suryamaskara has many mental and physical benefits on the body of the individual. To ripe the benefits, consistency towards the practices and constantly trying to eliminate the imperfections is the key to success in mastering any yoga practice. The health benefits of Suryanamaskara discussed above are

• Helps in weight loss therapy
• Improves posture
• Relieve stress
• Improves digestion
• Helps you detox your body
• Improves sleep quality
• Eliminate menstrual pain
• Obliterate fertility problems
• Strengthen muscles and provide flexibility
• Glowing skin

Each posture in the sequence has its own unique benefits on the mental health of the practitioner. Surya namaskar develops a sense of gratitude towards the sun and calms the mind. It helps to maintain balance within the system. Although it is advised to practice sun salutation under the guidance of a verified yoga teacher.

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