So are you all ready to sweat it out?!
Surya Namaskar is a panacea for those living in cities and who don't get an opportunity to exercise adequately or the 'lazybums'! In just ten minutes, your body gets a comprehensive and systematic workout. No other exercise routine can surpass it. Sun Salutation makes the body strong, supple and flexible and tones every part of the body.
Here in Delhi i have got this habit of getting up late :( So Surya Namaskars is the best way to keep myself fit! The excuse is I don't have time to go to the park, and sweat it out by running, walking etc etc. Thankfully the weather God has finally shown some mercy, so now will hopefully start getting up early from tomorrow! : )
The Twelve Positions of Surya Namaskar
One complete round consist of twenty four positions. To complete the second half of Surya Namaskar, the same twelve positions are repeated
with opposite leg.
1.Pranam asana (prayer pose)
Stand straight with feet together, bring the palms together in the prayer position.
2. Hasta Utthan asana (raised arms pose)
Breathing in, bring the arms forward and up,stretching as high as possible.
Gently arch the back by pushing the arms back and the pelvis out in front.
The elbows and knees are straight, and the head is in between the arms,chin pointing to the ceiling.
3. Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)
Breathing out, bend forwards.
Place the hands on the floor. Bend the knees.
With the hands on the floor straighten the knees.
4.Ashwa Sanchalanasana (equestrian pose)
Push the right leg as far back as possible; right
knee on the floor, sole facing the ceiling. Look up.
5. Danda asana (stick pose)
Holding the breath, push the left leg back and bring the body
into a straight line,keeping knees straight.
6. a. Shishu Asana (child pose)
Breathe out and pull back, taking hips to heels and forehead
towards the knees, hands firmly on the ground in front. Stretch.
6. b. Ashtanga Namaskara
(salute with eight parts or points)
Move forwards, keeping the chin close to the ground.
Your chin, chest,palms of your hand (on either side of the chest),
knees, and toes touch the floor.
Raise your posterior.
7.Bhujang Asana (cobra pose)
Breathing in, go into the Cobra position: hands under the shoulders,elbows close to the body,heels together, press the pelvis to the ground and lift up – focus on the bending at upper back.
8.Parvat Asana (mountain pose)
Breathing out, come up on hands and feet in an inverted ‘V’ position.
Push back with arms and hips; try to get heels on the ground.
9.Ashwa Sanchalan Asana (equestrian pose)
Breathing in, bring the right foot forward; looking up, keep left knee on the ground and left foot facing the ceiling.
10. Padahast asana (hand to foot pose)
Breathing out, bring the left foot alongside the right.
11. Hasta Utthan asana (raised arms pose)
Breathing in, come up to standing position, stretching the arms straight up and back, push the pelvis out to the front.
12. Tadasana
Breathe out, and bring the arms back down to the sides.
Feel the difference between the two sides of the body.
Jai Gurudeva!
love
Siddharth
9 comments:
I hope this is the answer to the inflexibility in my body!:) Though I think you should have put your own photographs here...it might have had more of an impact!:)
:) Pics are just for reference that's it : )
Surya Namaskars ! Ah, highly addictive :D I love em :D
Hi Siddharth.. How many Surya Namaskars shall a person do daily? Like 10 mins is sufficient for each day?
Nice one. I've practiced Surya namaskar a couple of times, but I usually forget the postitions, so the pictures are helpful. You could have put pictures of yourself, you know. :D
I have a question, though, I know that the best time to do it would obviously be in the morning, but is it okay to do it at other times? And what is the scientific reason for doing it in the morning?
@ Varun : More the number of SN's, more the benefit! But yeah, 10-15 rounds would be good to keep you fit!
@ Arya : Thanks. I know, Shreya told me the same thing! Would keep in mind the next time : )
It is okay to do it at other times. But when you know what is best, why do you want to settle for something less?! It is best practiced in the day time 'cuz when the sun's rays fall on your Solar Plexus, it brings in loads of creativity in you and also makes you more energetic! You also need to do it on an empty stomach, so morning time is the best :)
ps Google solar plexus if you don't know what it is!
:) I do know what solar plexus is... But okay, another stupid question - if you do it in your room, early in the morning, no morning sun rays.on you.. still helpful? And also, in what ways would Surya Namaskar be more beneficial than other forms of exercise, or as a supplement to them?
P.S - Did you know, yoga is actually considered to be the forerunner of some styles of martial arts. Tai-chi is also thought to be a form of yoga.
Hmm.. Well it would be best if you can practice it outside early morning! But if you can't,then just do it whenever and wherever! It is an excellent way to keep one fit and healthy!I keep my room's door open so that sun's rays can penetrate in ... Well i go for jogging, and then do 10 rounds of SN's everyday! : ) Its good to meditate(read relax) for a while after doing it.
Haan? Really? I had no clue about it.
As far as benefits are concerned, there are many! To name a few, it detoxifies and stimulates every organ of our body! It is also a way to warm up and stretch at the same time : )Stretches the spine, hamstrings, and backs of legs; strengthens leg, arm, back, and stomach muscles.The back is bent and straightened, the abdomen is compressed and stretched.
It also loosens up all joints, flexes the muscles, massaging internal organs, and activates all the systems of the body.
Hope you have a great time doing it :)
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