How Surya Namskar Works Like A Full Body Workout

Many people rely on Surya Namaskar for weight loss. Some people perform Surya Namaskar for fitness. It is a complete body workout. Read on to know why...

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Is there any workout that engages the whole body? Well, the sun salutation or the Surya Namaskar is the best among all other overall body workout routines. Firstly, it is good for health and also boosts brain power.

How does the Surya Namaskar work like a full body workout? Well, every pose of this exercise is a yoga asana in itself. Every step of the Surya Namaskar provides a set of health benefits.

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In fact, there are many who enjoyed weight loss benefits from this workout. It also enhances fitness and more than anything else, yoga can relax the mind, body and spirit. Read on to know how it acts like an overall body workout.

Step #1

The first step of Surya Namaskar starts with folding your hands. Though this pose looks simple, when done with awareness, it can relax your body as well as your mind. It prepares you for the other steps of sun salutation.

Step #2

In the second step, you need to gradually stretch your body a bit by lifting your hands as shown in the figure. This pose helps in stretching your upper body and promoting blood circulation.

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Step #3

This step involves slowly bending your body and touching your feet. This pose enhances blood circulation, flexibility of your spine and digestion.

Step #4

This step engages your leg muscles. It also stimulates your abs and makes your body more flexible. It is also said to boost brain power.

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Step #5

This pose involves and engages your whole body. It strengthens your spine and legs. Your calf muscles get stretched. This pose is said to relieve varicose veins.

Step #6

This pose addresses your spine and muscle around your back. Even your shoulders and chest get engaged. This posture greatly enhances your body language.

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Step #7

This step almost looks like a pushup and is good for your chest, arms and even legs too.

Step #8

This step releases the tension and stress in your spine and stimulates the muscles in the abdomen and chest.

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Step #9

As said earlier, this step is good for your hands and legs.

Step #10

This step is a repetition of step 4. It stretches your leg muscles and stimulates the spine.

Step #11

This is a repetition of step 3 which enhances your digestion and improves the flexibility of your spine.

Step #12

With this step, you are back to step 2. This way, Surya Namaskar addresses almost all parts of your body, engages all the major muscle groups and works like an overall body workout.