Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) Benefits

Reasons to Begin Your Day with Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

Yoga has become popular worldwide and for good reasons. There are many types of yoga that you can do at home. One such yoga is Surya Namaskar, a flowing series of 12 yoga postures. While practicing the different postures, make sure you synchronize your breathing with your body movements.

The 12 yoga postures in Surya Namaskar are:

1. Pranamasana (Salutation posture)
2. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised arm posture)
3. Padahastasana (Hand-to-foot posture)
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian posture)
5. Parvatasana (Mountain posture)
6. Ashtanga Namaskara (Salutation with eight limbs)
7. Bhujangasana (Cobra posture)
8. Parvatasana (Mountain posture)
9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian posture)
10. Padahastasana (Hand-to-foot posture)
11. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised arm posture)
12. Pranamasana (Salutation posture)

Surya Namaskar is considered a complete exercise that will immensely benefit your physical as well as mental health.

If you are a beginner then you can start with two to four rounds of Surya Namaskar daily and gradually increase the number. Ideally, it is recommended to do at least 12 rounds per day.