SuryaNamaskar
Monday, April 9, 2012
Suryanamaskar is devoted to the worship of the Sun God. The Sun is considered as the provider of energy & intellect in Indian civilisation like many world civilisations. It has been practiced in India for thousands of years. This practice is a 12 set of poses, practiced in combination of deep and rhythmic breathing and can yield a lot of physical and mental benefits. The ideal time of practise is mornings on empty stomach. However, they can be practiced at any time of the day. The practice of Suryanamaskar promotes flexibility, energizes the body & refreshes the mind. The key benefits are:
· It provides complete fitness packed into one single practice. It provides workout for muscles & strengthens joint, skeletal & ligaments by improving posture, flexibility & balance.
· Suryanamaskar stimulates and conditions the digestive system and the nervous system. It’s good for our cardiovascular system and strengthens our heart. It promotes lymphatic drainage and helps to rid our body of toxins.
· Suryanamaskar stimulates all the glands like thyroid, parathyroid and pituitary glands as well as the adrenal gland, testes and ovaries. Thus, the endocrine system of our body functions at its optimum capacity.
· Lastly, its practice helps release anxiety, stress and tension. Daily practice of suryanamaskar leaves a refreshing effect on our system.
Over time, Surya Namaskar will help you achieve a sense of well-being and purpose.
