Suryanamaskar: Health Benefits & How to Perform It

Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation Pose) is perhaps the most popular yoga asana that is practiced across the globe. It is widely practiced by celebrities, models, and icons all around the world. ‘The Ultimate Asana’ improves your metabolism and blood circulation. The health benefits derived from practicing suryanamskar ranges to an infinite reason. Not only does it strengthens your back and muscles, but is ideal for your complete physical system. Whether you wish to turn your mundane routine into an active one or break free from an exhaustive feeling, Suryanamaskar is sure to cure!

The only challenge is to practice this asana properly. The step to step guide will guide you through the proper process. It is said that the best time to perform Suryanamaskar is early morning, when the sun rises. The sun rays vitalize your body and mind and thus benefits you the most. However, considering the current time and our fast-paced life, you can perform in the evening.
The goal is to be achieved, after all!

Health Benefits of Suryanamaskar
*Helps you to reduce excess body fat
*Regulates the digestive system
*Gets you a glowing and shiny skin
*Balanced blood sugar level
*Gets you a proper sleep

How to Perform Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation Pose)
The complete practice of suryanamaskar consists of 12 different postures.

1. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
Stand upright on your mat. Ensure that your feet is placed close to each other. Breathe in, expand your chest. While inhaling, raise your arms and join them together in prayer pose.

2. Hasta Uttanasna (Raised Arms pose)
Take a deep breath, lift your arms and slightly bent backward.

3. Hasta Padasana ( Standing Forward Bend Pose)
Exhale and bend forward from your waist and try to touch the floor with your hand.

4. Ashwa Sanchalasna (Lunges)
Take a deep breath, with your right leg to the right side of your chest, bring your left leg backward. Feel the stretch.

5. Chaturanga Dandasana (Plank Pose)
Inhale and bring back your right leg, place your arms parallel to your shoulder.

6. Astanga Namaskar (Eight Limbed Pose)
Exhale and slowly bring your knees towards the floor. Rest your chin on floor and make sure that your hips remain suspended in the air.

7. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Rest your legs and lower abdomen on the floor. Place your hands on either side of your body and apply pressure on the hands to raise your body.

8. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)
Exhale and gently lift your hips, form an inverted ‘V’ pose.

9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (High Lunges)
Now, gently bring your right leg forward, and keep your left leg stretched at the back.

10. Hasta Padasana (Standing Forward Bend Pose)
Breathe in and bring your left leg forward too, keep your hand position intact and bend.

11. Hasta Uttanasana ( Raised Arms Pose)
Breathe in and raise your body upwards. Raise your arms above your head. Same as Step 2

12. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)

Breathe out and stand upstraight, lower your arms and end with prayer pose.