Surya Namaskar Yoga Poses: Steps, Benefits and Complete Guide for Beginners

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By Dr S.K.Jha/mefits.in

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Learn Surya Namaskar step -by-step with benefits, tips and a complete beginner guide. Improve fitness, flexibility and mental health and weight loss.

🌿.  In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, finding time for fitness is challenging. Many people look for a simple yet effective workout that benefits both mind and body.

Among all Yoga practices, Surya Namaskar ( Sun Salutation)is the perfect yoga practice and one of the most powerful yoga practices. It combines 12 yoga poses in a sequence that benefits both the body and mind.

Whether You want to:

  • Lose weight
  • Improve flexibility
  • Reduce Stress

👉. Surya Namaskar is a perfect daily practice.

🌞.   Surya Namaskar is a traditional yoga sequence performed in a flow of 12 postures, synchronised with breathing.

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👉 it is a best practice in the morning facing the Sun.

🗓️.  12 Steps of Surya Namaskar

  1. Pranamasana( Prayer Pose)
  • Stand straight
  • Join hands in prayer
Prayer pose

2) Hastauttanasana ( Raised Arms Pose)

  • Raised arm overhead
  • Slightly bend backward
raised arm pose

3) Padahastasana( Forward Bend)

  • Bend forward
  • Touch your feet
forward bend

4) Ashwa Sanchalanasana ( Equestrian Pose)

  • Take one leg back
  • Look forward
equestrian pose

5) Dandasana ( Plank Pose)

  • Bring the other leg back
  • Keep body straight
plank pose

6) Ashtanga Namaskar

  • Knees, chest and chin touch the ground

7) Bhujangasana ( Cobra Pose)

  • Lift chest upward
cobra pose

8) Parvatasana ( Mountain Pose)

  • Lift hips upward
mountain pose

9) Ashwa Sanchalanasana

  • Bring one leg forward

10) Padahastasana

  • Bend forward again

11) Hastauttanasana

  • Raise arms and bend back

12) Pranamasana

  • Return to prayer position

How many Rounds Should We Do?

  • Beginners: 3-5 rounds
  • Intermediate: 6-10 rounds
  • Advanced: 12+ rounds

👉. Start slow and increase slowly

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💥. Benefits of Surya Namaskar

  💪 Physical Fitness

  • Improves flexibility
  • Strengthen muscles
  • Helps in weight loss

🧠. Mental Benefits

  • Reduces stress
  • Improves focus
  • Calms the mind

♥️.  Health Benefits

  • Improves digestion
  • Boosts immunity
  • Enhances blood circulation

🕛.  Best Time to Practice

  • Early morning ( best)
  • Empty stomach
  • Fresh environment

⚠️.  Precautions

  • Avoid if you have severe back pain
  • Pregnant women should consult a doctor
  • Practice slowly to avoid injury

🧘‍♂️ Tips for Beginners

  • focus on breathing
  • maintain proper posture
  • don’t rush
  • be consistent

🗓️ Daily Routine

Morning

  • warm-up ( 5 minutes)
  • 5 rounds of Surya Namaskar

Evening

  • Light stretching
  • Meditation

✍️. Final Thoughts

Surya Namaskar is a complete workout for the body and mind. It improves physical fitness, mental clarity and overall health.

Please read also

WHO

https://www.who.int/physical-activity-resources

👉.  So, start with a few rounds daily and build a healthy routine.

⚠️ Disclaimer

  This article is for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a certified yoga instructor or healthcare professional before starting if you have any health conditions.

Dr S.K.Jha

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