How Surya Namaskar is good for overall health

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Sun has been a source of both spirituality and vitality on the Earth since time immemorial.

Scientifically, the sun radiates energy to the earth in the form of heat and sunlight – without which life couldn’t have sustained here. Sparing just 10 minutes for yourself every day can have dramatic changes in various aspects of your life.

Surya Namaskar has its origins in Hindu worship of the solar deity, and it has been practiced in India for thousands of years. There are twelve poses in the Surya Namaskar series, and a full round consists of performing two sets of this series.

Sun Salutation has 12 Asanas

1.Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)

2.Hastauttanasana (Raised arms pose)

3.Hastapadasana (Hand to foot pose)

4.Ashwa sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)

5. Dandasna (stick pose)

6. Ashtanga Namaskara

7. Bhujangasana

8.Mountain Pose

9. Ashva Sanchalanasana

10. Padahastasana

11. Uttana hastasana

12. Pranamasana

Calories burned by doing Surya Namaskar

The number of calories that Surya Namaskar burns versus calories burnt by other 30 minutes workouts. Let’s check

Weightlifting = 120 calories

Tennis = 230 calories

Basketball = 266 calories

Beach volleyball = 259 calories

Football = 290 calories

Bicycling (14 - 15.9 mph) = 332 calories

Rock climbing = 363 calories

Running (7.5mph) = 411 calories

Surya Namaskar = 416 calories

Benefits of Surya Namaskar:

Surya namaskar has uncountable benefits some of which include

- It helps to lose weight if done at a fast pace
- It gives you a glowing skin
- It helps you fight steepness
- It strengthens the joints and muscles
- It also improves the functioning of the digestive system

- Keeps blood sugar in check

- Regulates the bowel movement along with regulating menstrual cycle

- An awesome way to detox

- Improves blood circulation

- Increase your sexual stamina

- Keeps tension and anxiety at bay

- It helps you to stay mentally fit

-Best for glowing Skin also prevents wrinkles.

Surya Namaskar has its origins in Hindu worship of the solar deity, and it has been practiced in India for thousands of years. There are twelve poses in the Surya Namaskar series, and a full round consists of performing two sets of this series.

Practicing Yoga helps develop the body and mind, 

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