Benefits of Surya Namaskar
A. It improves the blood circulation of all the important organs of the body.
B. Improves the functioning of the heart and lungs.
C. Strengthens the muscles of the arms and waist.
D. Makes the spine and waist more flexible.
E. Helps in reducing the fat around the abdomen and thus reduces weight.
F. Improves digestion.
G. Improves concentration power.
A. It improves the blood circulation of all the important organs of the body.
B. Improves the functioning of the heart and lungs.
C. Strengthens the muscles of the arms and waist.
D. Makes the spine and waist more flexible.
E. Helps in reducing the fat around the abdomen and thus reduces weight.
F. Improves digestion.
G. Improves concentration power.
** Importance of Surya Namaskar **
The Sanskrut language says :
आदित्यस्य नमस्कारं ये कुर्वन्ति दिने दिने ।
जन्मान्तरसहस्रेषु दारिद्र्यं नोपजायते ।।
Aadityasya namaskaram ye kurvanti dine dine |
Janmaantarsahasreshu daridryam nopajaayate ||
Meaning : It is said that the person who does Surya Namaskar is untouched by poverty for his thousand lifetimes.
** Various chants (mantras) to be recited while performing Surya Namaskar **
1. Om Mitraaya namahaa
2. Om Ravaye namahaa
3. Om Suryaaya namaha
4. Om Bhaanave namahaa
5. Om Khagaaya namahaa
6. Om Pushane namahaa
7. Om Hiranyagarbhaaya namahaa
8. Om Marichye namahaa
9. Om Aadityaaya namahaa
10. Om Savitre namahaa
11. Om Akaarye namahaa
12. Om Bhaaskaraaya namahaa
13. Om Sri Savitru Surya Naaraayanaaya namahaa
** Method of performing Surya Namaskar (please check the image for details) **
1.Surya Namaskar should be done facing the early morning mild sunlight from the east.
2. There are ten different positions / asans that make a Surya Namaskar.
3. Repeat at least 12 set of Surya Namaskar everyday.
4. Please refer the image for inhale (breathing in), exhale (breathing out) and retain (no breathing in or out - hold) states for each position / asan.
5. To get maximum benefit of Surya Namaskar hold yourself in each position for at least 10 to 15 seconds.
*** Health Note : People with neck problems should consult a professional trainer or doctor before performing Surya Namaskar.
To read about the benefits of each position / asan please visit the website …
The Sanskrut language says :
आदित्यस्य नमस्कारं ये कुर्वन्ति दिने दिने ।
जन्मान्तरसहस्रेषु दारिद्र्यं नोपजायते ।।
Aadityasya namaskaram ye kurvanti dine dine |
Janmaantarsahasreshu daridryam nopajaayate ||
Meaning : It is said that the person who does Surya Namaskar is untouched by poverty for his thousand lifetimes.
** Various chants (mantras) to be recited while performing Surya Namaskar **
1. Om Mitraaya namahaa
2. Om Ravaye namahaa
3. Om Suryaaya namaha
4. Om Bhaanave namahaa
5. Om Khagaaya namahaa
6. Om Pushane namahaa
7. Om Hiranyagarbhaaya namahaa
8. Om Marichye namahaa
9. Om Aadityaaya namahaa
10. Om Savitre namahaa
11. Om Akaarye namahaa
12. Om Bhaaskaraaya namahaa
13. Om Sri Savitru Surya Naaraayanaaya namahaa
** Method of performing Surya Namaskar (please check the image for details) **
1.Surya Namaskar should be done facing the early morning mild sunlight from the east.
2. There are ten different positions / asans that make a Surya Namaskar.
3. Repeat at least 12 set of Surya Namaskar everyday.
4. Please refer the image for inhale (breathing in), exhale (breathing out) and retain (no breathing in or out - hold) states for each position / asan.
5. To get maximum benefit of Surya Namaskar hold yourself in each position for at least 10 to 15 seconds.
*** Health Note : People with neck problems should consult a professional trainer or doctor before performing Surya Namaskar.
To read about the benefits of each position / asan please visit the website …