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Written By: Kristina Das | Updated : July 6, 2018 8:02 PM IST
Since ancient times, people from all civilisations offer prayer to Sun as God. One such practice of offering prayer to this ultimate source of light and energy is known as Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar. Surya Namaskar consists of 12 different postures. But for a deeper understanding of this asana, you must know the science behind it and the benefits it offers.
The science behind Surya Namaskar
The yoga branch of alternative medicine identifies various chakras or energy centres in our body. The solar plexus chakra is one such energy centre which is located just above our navel and below the breastbone (a long flat bone located at the centre of the chest). It is believed to be related to the Sun. The regular practice of Surya Namaskar enhances your solar plexus, which increases your intuitive abilities and creativity.
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Benefits of Sun Salutation
There are innumerable ways Sun Salutation improves your body and mind. Here are a few prominent ones that you should be aware of:
Promotes weight loss: It is beneficial for weight loss, as it works on almost every muscle group of your body in the form of intensive physical exercise. You can watch the extra pounds disappear when you increase the number of rounds a day. The stretches and bends of Sun Salutation help you to lose flab evenly.
Improves your hair: Surya Namaskar prevents hair loss by improving blood circulation to the scalp. Proper blood circulation improves hair growth, nourishes the scalp and prevents greying of hair. It also keeps your skin radiant and prevents wrinkles by relieving stress.
Builds concentration: A few rounds of this yoga pose will calm the mind of your child and help her focus better. It will also increase her endurance power during an examination, by reducing the feeling of restlessness and anxiety. A 5-year-old can start doing Surya Namaskar every day.
Enhances body balance: Regular practice of this pose improves your muscle flexibility and increases body balance.
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