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Surya namaskara is a
series of twelve physical postures. These alternating backward and
forward bending postures flex and stretch the spinal column through
their maximum range giving a profound stretch to the whole body.
Often, after a hard
days work, we would just flop down on the couch * apparently * relaxing
our bodies - but it is NOT so. The stagnant energies remain locked up
and the organs remain de-oxygenated to a large extent.
Surya Namaskar has a deep effect in detoxifying the organs through
copius oxygenation and has a deeper relaxing effect.
To list
some of the benefits of Suryanamaskar:
Tones up the digestive
system by the alternate stretching and compression of abdominal organs.
It activates digestion and gets rid of constipation and dyspepsia.
Strengthens abdominal
muscles.
Thoroughly ventilates
the lungs, and oxygenates the blood.
Acts as detoxifying
agent, by getting rid of enormous quantity of carbon dioxide and other
toxic gases.
Tones up the nervous
system and improves memory.
Promotes sleep and calms
anxiety.
Normalizes the activity
of the endocrine glands - especially the thyroid gland.
Refreshes the skin.
Prevents Skin disorders.
Improves muscle
flexibility.
In women, stimulates
the breasts to help firmness normally. Restores any lost elasticity,
through stimulation of glands and the strengthening of pectoral muscles.
Suppresses menstrual
irregularity and assists in easy childbirth.
Prevents loss of hair and
graying.
Helps reduce fat.
Reduces abnormal
prominence of the Adam's apple.
Eliminates unpleasant
smells from the body.
Lends grace and ease of
movements to the body.
Revives and maintains the
spirit of youthfulness.
Broadens chest and
beautifies arms.
Makes the spine and waist
flexible.
Produces health,
strength, efficiency and longevity.
Who should
NOT do Surya Namaskar?
Pregnant women should
not practice this after third month of pregnancy.
Patients of Hernia and
high blood pressure are warned against this practice.
People suffering from
back conditions should seek proper advice before commencing Surya
Namaskar.
Women should avoid
Surya Namaskar during menses.
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