How to Ace Suryanamaskar

By Ratan Priya · Sep 2020 · 3 min read

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Try this ultimate full-body work-out routine that has always been the yoga special

To prepare an equally effective routine without the gym equipments, people around the globe have been introducing themselves with newer techniques. One routine that ages back to the ancient Vedic era seems to have become a popular favourite: Suryanamaskar. This full-body work-out routine has its origin in the Hindu mythology that places the sun as the greatest symbol of health and life. A combination of postures performed during suryanamaskar is offered as a salutation to the sun. Ideally, it should be performed during the dawn that is before the sun rises but over the years people started doing it as and when they could squeeze some fitness time in their busy schedules. There is nothing complex about this workout and apart of strengthening the body, it has an added benefit for the mind.

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There are a total of twelve positions involved in the set and each has its own benefits. The simultaneous stretching and contracting of the limbs along with chest and core makes the flexible as it relaxes the joints, spine and keeps the waist in shape. Read on to ace the twelve steps so that you don’t miss out on the fitness front. The most important step to keep in mind is breathing so do not forget to breathe in and out according to the cues.

Centring

The first step which is also called Pranamasa about equally distributing your weight while standing straight with hands joined near your chest. Inhale and exhale. This pose helps you relieve stress.

Arms pose

While standing straight, take a deep breath and push back your raised arms while making a c shape with your waist. Look up to relax your neck. This particular posture will help bring relief to your back you always complain about. People who suffer from asthma are especially advised to try this position.

Forward bend

Now try to touch the floor with your palms while breathing out. Although this pose requires you to keep your knees straight but in case you are not able to do that at first, feel free to bend them a little. Apart from working your thigh muscles and strengthening your hips and knees, this postures helps relieve headaches and insomnia.

Right lunge

Breathe in and place your right knee forward and between your palms while placing your left knee on the floor. Push back and look up with your chin lifted. This posture is great to work your spine and it also increases your lung capacity.

Plank

Hold your breath while balancing your body on your hands and toes. It is very essential to hold your breath as this position is works wonders for the abdomen.

Elevated hip

Slowly exhale while lowering first your knees then chest and then forehead. Keep your hips up, look forward and feel the tension around your neck and shoulder easing up.

Cobra pose

Breathe in and lower your hip. Keep your legs straight while pointing your toes and slowly bend your back to look up. This position will improve the blood circulation in your body.

Downward ‘V’

Breathe out while placing your feet on the floor, raise your hips and keep try to keep your knees straight. Now forming an inverted V shape place your palms on the floor and duck you neck inside.

Left lunge

Inhale and put your right knee down while bringing your left knee closer to your chest and foot between palms. Do not extend your knees beyond your palms.