THE TWELVE POSTURES OF SURYA NAMASKAR AND THEIR BENEFITS

Pranam Asan:

We salute the sun and get energised from its rays.

HastaUttan Asan:

This asana provides stretching of the back particularly the hamstrings.

Aekpad Prasarna Asan:

This asana improves flexibility of the back and relieves back pain.

Adho Mukha Svana Asan:

Besides increasing the lungs capacity, it also strengthens the arms, shoulders and leg muscles.

Ashtang Namaskar:

It improves mobility of the back and increases the arm strength.

Bhujang Asan:

It strengthens the back muscles especially the lower back and it increases flexibility of the spine and the muscles around it.

Adho Mukha Svana Asan:

It strengthens nerves and muscles to the arms and legs. It also stretches calf muscles.

Ashva Sanchalan Asan:

It tones the abdominal muscles, gives flexibility to the leg muscles during stretching and a sense of nervous balance.

Uttan Asan:

Strengthens the thighs and knees, keeps spine strong and flexible. It also reduces stress, anxiety, depression, and fatique.

HastaUttan Asan:

This asana provides energy to the backbone with help of the rays of the sun.

Pranam Asana:

It induces a sense of calmness.