12 Steps to Healthy Life

Surya Namaskar is greeting or bowing the sun. Usually all sessions of Yoga asanas should begin with the ‘Surya Namaskar’ or sun salutation.  By including Surya Namaskar exercise in your routine workout regime you will be able to strengthen upper part of your body, your back, your muscles and your breathing techniques etc.

There are set of 12 powerful yoga postures that gives a good cardiovascular workout in the form of Surya Namaskar.

Surya Namaskar should be done at sun rise on an empty stomach. Beginning with simple yet effective Sun Salutation is a stepping stone to the healthy way of life.

12 yoga postures complete one set of Surya Namaskar. To complete the second half, you need to repeat the same sequence of postures, only moving the left leg instead of the right (in steps 4 and 9 given below). You might find several versions of doing Sun Salutation.  However, it is best to do it in one particular sequence and practice it regularly for best results.  Simple following the steps below twice (with switching legs in steps 4 and 9) completes one set of Surya Namaskar.  Try it and give it your best.