We all know how beneficial yoga is for the overall well-being of our bodies. One of the most common practices in yoga is Surya Namaskar, which has its roots in ancient Vedic culture. For those who want to perform it to live a healthy life, it is recommended to do at least 10 to 12 cycles of Surya Namaskar every day.
Even children from 8 years old can do it. Yoga instructor Savita Yadav discussed the benefits of Surya Namaskar and how to perform it in a Facebook Live session with News18. She said to start by sitting up on a mat in a meditative position. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Breathe in and out and sing ‘Om’.
tadasana
Now stand on your mat, intertwine the hands and pull them up. Count to 20 as you move the abdomen and chest inward. This will stretch the entire body and promote bowel movements.
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Stand on your mat. To strengthen the legs, lift the heel first, then the toes. Do this for 30 cycles. Now walk on the toes for a while and walk backwards from the heels. Make sure you breathe well. Do not hold your breath. To straighten the body, now stand in the pose of Tadasana and bend to the right and left. Do this for 20 cycles. Watch the video below to understand it better.
Pranamasana:
Stand upright on your mat and hold both palms together in Pranam pose. Look at the sun and meditate standing.
Hasta Uttanasana:
Take a deep breath and hold both hands above the head and touch the ears. If there is pain in the back, bend at a 90-degree angle.
Padahastana:
Exhale slowly and as you bend forward, touch the toes with your hands. Make sure your legs don’t bend as you do this.
Ashwa Sanchalanasana:
Move the right leg back and keep in mind that in this pose the knee of the foot should touch the floor. Now bend the other leg. Keep your palms straight on the floor and look forward while keeping your head up.
As you exhale, keep both hands and feet in a straight line, then move to the push-ups position.
Bhujangasana:
Now, while exhaling, place your palms on the floor and lift the front part of the body up to the navel and keep the stomach close to the floor, bending the neck back.
Remember that these exercises should be done to the best of your ability. If you have pain and other problems in your body, consult a doctor before performing these asanas.
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