Surya Namaskar, age-old yoga practice and a comprehensive exercise, contributes to mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Salutations to the Sun God or Surya. This is accompanied by a specific breathing pattern and chanting of mantras.

Most women prefer to do Surya Namaskar daily for daily weight loss as the steps present in it help in toning the entire body simultaneously. But many women are unaware of how many steps are involved in this.

Today, through this article, we will tell you how many steps are there in Surya Namaskar. Yoga Master, Spiritual Guru and Lifestyle Coach, Grand Master Aksharji is telling us about this.

The Sun represents energy power and vitality. Surya Nadi moves to the right, and Surya Namaskar starts from the right foot. Surya Namaskar consists of a total of 8 asanas, which are woven in a right and left sequence of 12 steps for each side. It is beneficial to pay attention to the breath during the practice.

Ideal time to do Surya Namaskar

Surya Namaskar is best practised before sunrise. It blesses us with physical and mental strength, calms the mind, balances the energies and brings peace to the consciousness. Surya Namaskar is a powerful way to make us aware. With regular practice, we will be able to do all our work carefully.

Steps of Surya Namaskar

  • Asana 1: Salutation posture
  • Asana 2: Hasta Utthanasana
  • Asana 3: Padahastasana
  • Asana 4: Horse Steering
  • Posture 5: Balance posture
  • Asana 6: Ashtanga Namaskar Asana
  • Posture 7: Bhujangasana
  • Posture 8: Downward breathing posture
  • Asana 9: Horse Steering
  • Asana 10: Padahastasana
  • Posture 11: Hasta Utthanasana
  • Posture 12: Salutation Asana

Benefits of Surya namaskar

  • It works on the overall body to maintain health with a spiritual touch.
  • Produces clean energy.
  • The immune system is strengthened.
  • Helps to build strength in the body.
  • The whole nervous system is awake and active.
  • Enhances analytical and reasoning skills.
  • Lowers blood sugar level.
  • Lowers the stress level.
  • Tones the whole body.
  • Improves digestion and reduces constipation.
  • Cures diseases of the stomach.
  • Balances both sides of the body.

Surya Namaskar has many physical, mental and spiritual benefits. When we practice this regularly, it has a positive effect on all aspects of life thereby helping us to grow. It is believed that practice Surya Namaskar for a total of 108 chakras, and feel the change yourself.

(Verified by Himalayan Siddha, Akshar)

You can also do Surya Namaskar daily to keep yourself fit.

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