Surya Namaskar

9th June 2011   ·   0 Comments

Yoga: Achieve mental & physical sanity

The Universe is composed of movables and immovables.
The entire Universe is sustained by the Sun!
– The Rig Veda 1-11; 115-1

For your convenience, prior to describing the Surya Namaskar postures we have divided this chapter into the following sections:

* Introduction
* Practice Points
* Breathing Rules
* The Basic Process
* In Sequential Order

Introduction

The Nomenclature

The nomenclature ‘Surya Namaskar’ is composed of the term ‘Surya’ (meaning ‘The Sun God’) and the term ‘Namaskar’ (connoting obeisance). Both the words have their roots in Sanskrit.

Tracing Its History

Surya Namaskar has been devised by the Indian sages over the ages as a complete exercise.

A complete Physio-Spiritual Culture

Once you start practicing Surya Namaskar, you will notice that it has a scientific base. You’d appreciate it as the best physio-spiritual compact exercise in the world. Surya Namaskar develops both the mind and the body simultaneously. The exercise aims at a harmonious booster of all the physical features while galvanizing the mind.

What exactly is Surya Namaskar Exercise?

Surya Namaskar is a conglomeration of 12 postures. They are simple. This sequence of a dozen of the yogic exercises blends breathing and physical activities in a scientific manner. The Surya Namaskar postures follow in such a way that if posture No.1 makes the yoga practitioner bend backwards, then posture No. 2 needs the practitioner to bend forwards. The consequence is an all-round exercise of the body.

Both the sexes can do Surya Namaskar

Any normal person who has attained eight years of age can perform Surya Namaskar.

What sbout those with poor health & the elderly?

Those with a poor constitution can also practise Surya Namaskar. But, it is advisable to have health check-up carried out prior to taking up the postures. If they get the nod from the physician, they will observe a definite improvement in their overall physique even as their mental strength will start turning positive. In fact, their outlook towards life will change for the better.

The elderly people can surely do the 12 postures. These exercises carry special benefits for the people who are approaching the middle ages. It is at this age that the limbs start stiffening.

Surya Namaskar is also ideal for those people who may have left exercising. They will regain their youthful vigor.

Surya Namaskar Posture are complete in themselves

Suppose one is unable to do the asanas for various other physiological reasons. One can then practise the Surya Namaskar postures as the sole exercise module.

The requirements

Absolutely nothing! And, that’s the best part of all the yogic byams or asanas (exercises). They are neither expensive nor time consuming. What is more, each of them including each of the 12 Surya Namaskar postures can be completed within a few minutes.

You can do the Surya Namaskars in your home.

When to do the Surya Namaskars?

The Surya Namaskar postures are very effective means to limber up. Hence, they are   generally carried out before the other asanas. At the end of the 12 postures, you will feel refreshed and relaxed.

Notably, if you are in a rush you can simply do the 12 postures within the span of just 15 minutes at the most. These complete exercises will substitute the other asanas which you have not been able to do that day. The effect would be equally energising!

The 12 posture of Surya Namaskar

The 1st Surya Namaskar
The 2nd Surya Namaskar
The 3rd Surya Namaskar
The 4th Surya Namaskar
The 5th Surya Namaskar
The 6th Surya Namaskar
The 7th Surya Namaskar
The 8th Surya Namaskar
The 9th Surya Namaskar
The 10th Surya Namaskar
The 11th Surya Namaskar
The 12th Surya Namaskar

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