How to Do Surya Namaskar & Learn about what Surya Namaskar is
Before we learn how to do surya namaskar, let’s find out what surya namaskar is. Surya namaskar is also known by the term sun salutation is a meditation technique that is complete and consists of a combination of yoga poses with the 12 postures. Is a form of Hatha yoga; consists of a series of asanas, pranayama, and have good benefits for health when performed regularly at the time of the beginning and end of your day. In accordance with its name, sun salutation is designed as one forms of delivery of gratitude the blessings that come by to the Sun.
Surya namaskar can be done by all levels of yoga practitioners, both from beginner through advanced levels. However, for the novice will probably find a new challenge in doing some solar namaskar position, along with the time of course this will not be a constraint. Please note your health problems at the time wanted to do surya namaskar, there are some positions that may not be recommended to do by people who have back problems or hernia. People who have a health problem you should do a consultation beforehand with your doctor or yoga teacher; he/she might help you and suggest a position that can or cannot be done by you.
For those who do not have health problems, they are actually able to do this surya namaskar without the need for practiced yoga on their regular basis; these positions will not cause injuries and the presence of tension on the muscles. You can complete one set of surya namaskar which would mean 12 yoga poses concluded in a one-time exercises that can be done in the morning, during the day or night. Surely any exercises conducted can refresh your mind, makes you become more relaxed and more relaxed. If you search on the internet and some other references, perhaps you will find several versions in doing surya namaskar. So it is better to apply a specific order and do it regularly so that you can feel its benefits for health.
The following positions provide information on how to do surya namaskar; consisting of 12 poses as follows:
- Pranamasana poses; also known as prayer poses. Done with standing position, the palms together in front of your chest position with eyes closed.
- Hastauttanasana poses; it is also known by the term raised arm posture. The Pose is done by raising the arms over the head position to lead up to the top, with both palms and blends in more body position leads/lean backwards.
- Padasana Hasta poses; it is also known by the term hand to foot pose. This position is done by bending forward and positions your Palm placed on the side of your foot as well as the position of the head touching your knees.
- Ashwa Sanchalanasana poses; also known as Equestrian poses. Put one’s feet more forward compared to the other with a half kneeling position, then position the Palms placed on the ground.
- Dandasana pose or stick pose; is done by positioning the Agency on the soles of the feet and the palms. Position your body with a straight line.
- Ashtanga Namaskara poses; it is also known by the term salutation with eight limbs. This position is done by positioning the chest and forehead ducked into the direction of palms, knees bent and hips lifted.
- Bhujangasana poses; often referred to as well as the cobra pose. The position of the upper body is lifted with resting on hand. Position your arms straight and heads facing up.
- Parvatasana poses; it is also known as the mountain pose. Done with bend your body position and resting on hands, improve your hip and if you do it right, then this position will look like an inverted V.
- Ashwa Sanchalanasana poses; also known as Equestrian poses. This step is done with the same position to 4.
- Hasta Padasana poses; called with a hand to foot pose. The same steps apply i.e. the position to return 3.
- Hastauttanasana pose (raised arm posture); this stage is carried out in accordance with the position to the 2.
- Tadasana pose; this stage is the last position of the surya namaskar; the position back to the initial stage that is position 1.
For some people who are not clear with the above information, we recommend that you find a description of how to do surya namaskar in the images form. Surely this will further assist you in doing the poses correctly and does not risk an injury to yourself. With regular exercise, of course you’ll get health benefits which in addition to physical health, you’ll also get mental and emotional benefits. Surya namaskar is best way to reduce the level of stress, provides benefits on your joints and muscles improve posture, improve body balance and flexibility. Helpful and stimulating your body system and good for the heart, respiratory system, support and improve the circulation of oxygen to the brain.
By studying how to do surya namaskar properly, we encourage you to be aware of your limits. Surya namaskar is normally not advisable thing to do for people who have health problems like hernias, high blood pressure, as well as pregnant women after the third month of pregnancy. We recommend that you do a consultation beforehand with your yoga teachers if you have health problems, because yoga poses can still be done but of course will be tailored to your condition, such as those who suffer from back pain, they can still do yoga with yoga exercises for lower back pain.










