Surya Namaskar

Swami Ramdevji

Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation Yoga Asana gives energy to the body by activating all its organs. The 12 postures of Surya Namaskar give the body strength coupled with mental peace, at the same time curing many ailments. Breathing improves, concentration power increases and the entire physiology gets invigorated. By doing Surya Namaskar regularly, you gain self-confidence and also develop a reverence for the Almighty! This exercise is best done at the time of sunrise. According to one’s capacity eleven to twenty-one repetitions can be done.

1. Surya Namaskar is a complete exercise. With this, all the body parts and joints become strong and healthy.
2. It regulates the blood circulation in the entire body and in this way purifies the blood and cures skin diseases.
3. It increases mental strength, sharpness and vitality of the brain.
4. It removes the psychosomatic tensions and helps in calming down the mind.
5. The endocrine system is harmonized.
6. The heart and the lungs get energized due to controlled breathing.
7. The nerve points as well as the nervous system improve.
8. The spine gets stretched and becomes supple. Spinal aches are relieved.
9. Spinal curve disorders and deviations get corrected.
10. Surya Namaskar stimulates the peristalsis and thereby helps in regulating bowel functioning.
11. The entire muscle system becomes stronger. That includes the muscles of the eyes, neck, shoulders, arms, hips and the legs.
12. Ailments like sciatica, high blood pressure, diabetes, indigestion, mental tension and backache can be controlled.
13. The abdominal exercises of stretching and contracting movements prove to be beneficial for the abdominal muscles and help reduce the abdominal flab.
14. The fat in other parts of the body like the thighs and the waist also gets reduced.
15. The wrist joints in particular as well as the other joints get loosened and become stronger.