What is Surya Namaskar and its benefits?

Surya Namaskar, also known as ‘The Ultimate Asana’, strengthens your back as well as your muscles and brings down blood sugar levels. It also improves metabolism and blood circulation (hence, a glowing skin) and ensures regular menstrual cycle for women.

What are the 12 poses of Surya Namaskar?

Here is a step-by-step guide to the Surya Namaskar positions:

• Pranamasana or the Prayer Pose.
• Hasta Uttanasana or the Raised Arms Pose.
• Hasta Padasana or the Standing Forward Bend Pose.
• Ashwa Sanchalanasana or the Lunge Pose.
• Chaturanga Dandasana or the Plank Pose.
• Ashtanga Namaskar or the Eight Limbed Pose.

What are the rules of Surya Namaskar?

Stand at the edge of your mat, keep your feet together and balance your weight equally on both the feet. Expand your chest and relax your shoulders. As you breathe in, lift both arms up from the sides and as you exhale, bring your palms together in front of the chest in prayer position.

What is the perfect time to do Surya Namaskar?

Perfect Time To Do Surya Namaskar Surya Namaskar must be done at dawn or early morning (between 5.30 to 6.00 AM). Surya namaskar should be done on the empty stomach only. If keeping your right front and back and then the left leg front and back is considered as one cycle, it can be repeated up to 6 such cycles.

How many asanas does Surya Namaskar consist of?

Surya Namaskar consists of 7 asanas that are performed in a cyclic order, thereby creating 12 asanas in total. They are as follows: 1. Pranamasana: Surya Namaskar begins by greeting the Sun God in a prayer position while standing upright.

How many types of Surya Namaskar are there?

There are 4 types of Surya Namaskar that are practiced in popular styles of yoga; Hatha Surya Namaskar; Sivananda Sun Salutation; Ashtanga Surya Namaskar. Surya Namaskar A ; Surya Namaskar B; Iyengar Surya Namaskar; No matter how it is practiced, sun salutation benefits the body & mind in all types.

Can I do Surya Namaskar before sunrise?

The best time to do Surya Namaskar is ideally at or just before sunrise (approx 6.00 AM). However, in case you live in cold countries – do Sun Salutation indoors as long as you are not very tired already. If you happen to do Surya Namaskar in the evening – face the west instead of the east.