SURYA NAMASKAR (Salutation to the Sun)

"Health is Wealth" This proverb is 100% true. We at SRTRI have introduced "Surya Namaskar"  to improve student's Physical and Mental Strength, As a part of this policy, every day one of the students comes onto the stage and performs one round of " Surya Namaskar". It contains a total number of 8 Asanas woven into a sequence of 12 steps for each side(right and left.)

 

 

Steps to perform Surya Namaskar

·        Pranam Asana (The Prayer Pose)

·        Hastha Utanasana (Raised Arms Pose)

·        Padahastasana (Standing Forward Bend)

·        Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)

·        Santholanasana (Plank Pose)

·        Ashtanga Namaskar Asana (Eight Limbed Salutation)

·        Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

·        Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog Pose)

·        Ashwa Sanchalanasana 

·        Padahastasana 

·        Hastha Uthanasana

·        Pranam Asana

(Repeat the 12 steps for both Left Leg and Right Leg to complete one full cycle) 

Benefits of Surya Namaskar:

•  Helps with weight loss
•   Strengthens muscles and joints
•   Improved complexion
•   Ensures a better functioning digestive system
•   Helps combat insomnia
•   Ensures regular menstrual cycle
•   Useful in the treatment of frozen shoulders
•  Spinal cord and abdominal muscles are stretched
•  Internal organs are massaged
•  Improves flexibility of the hips
• Stimulates the Manipura Chakra
•  Improves balance in the nervous system
• Reduces blood sugar levels
• Reduces stress levels
• Tones the entire body
• Improves digestion and reduces constipation
•  Eliminates stomach ailments
•  Promotes balance between both sides of the body