January 15,Kathmandu.Yoga is very beneficial for our overall health. Surya Namaskar is called the 'soul of yoga'. Surya Namaskar is a group of many yoga postures, which not only keeps us physically fit, but is also beneficial for our mental health.
Nowadays everyone is short of time. In such a situation, people look for ways to stay fit in less time. If you also want to stay fit in less time then Surya Namaskar is the best option. There are many amazing benefits of doing Surya Namaskar regularly.
What is Surya Namaskar?
Surya Namaskar literally means- 'Salutation to the Sun.' It is a yoga practice in which 12 different asanas are performed sequentially.
When should Surya Namaskar be done?
It is better to do Surya Namaskar at sunrise. But if you are not able to find time in the morning, then you can do it in the evening at sunset. If you are not able to find time in the morning or evening, then you can do it at any time of the day as per your convenience.
However, it is important to have an empty stomach to do Surya Namaskar. There are many forms of Surya Namaskar. But only one form should be adopted and it should be practiced regularly.
How many asanas are there in Surya Namaskar?
Surya Namaskar is a 12 step yoga asana, which consists of 8 different asanas. In the graphic below, the 12 asanas are written, the bottom four asanas are the same as the above ones, which are repeated in the reverse order at the end in the process of Surya Namaskar.
How is Surya Namaskar beneficial for health?
We can maintain our overall health through Surya Namaskar.
Is it necessary to warm up before doing Surya Namaskar?
Yes, absolutely. It is necessary to warm up before Surya Namaskar. This eliminates stiffness of muscles and improves blood flow in the body. This makes it easier to practice yoga.
How to do Surya Namaskar?
Sequence and breathing play an important role in Surya Namaskar. To do this, first spread a mat on a flat ground. After this, do all the asanas of Surya Namaskar sequentially for a short time.
What precautions should be taken while doing Surya Namaskar?
It is important to take some precautions while doing Surya Namaskar. Understand this from the pointers given below-
For how long should Surya Namaskar be done?
Practicing Surya Namaskar 12 times is considered sufficient. It takes 15 to 20 minutes. If you do Surya Namaskar 12 times daily, then there is no need to do any other asanas. Apart from this, people can increase or decrease its number according to their capacity and time.
What should be done after doing Surya Namaskar?
After doing Surya Namaskar, lie down in Shavasana for about 5-10 minutes and relax the body. Do any other work only after the body temperature and heart rate become normal.
Who should not do Surya Namaskar?
Dr.explains that some people should not do Surya Namaskar, such as-