Why to Practice These 12 Surya Namaskar Steps Every Morning?

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Sun Salutation is a complete body workout which consists of 12 positions done in succession. When one position ends, another begins in the very moment. These poses can remove mental and bodily tensions, stimulate the nervous system and improve circulation. These 12 Surya Namaskar steps will strengthen and tone the muscles in the spine, abdomen and pelvis. By a regular practice of these steps, you will improve the functions of the stomach, heart, liver, legs and chest. So, make sure you practice them every morning. All of the poses are demonstrated in the video below, but here are short instructions:

1. Mountain Pose

Stand up and distribute your weight on both feet. As you breathe in, raise both of the arms from the sides and as you exhale, bring them in front of the chest in prayer position.

2. Arch Back

When breathing in, lift your hands up and back but make sure your biceps are close to the ears. In this way, you will stretch the whole body from head to toes.

3. Forward Bend

Bend forward from the waist and as you exhale bring the hands down to the floor, beside the feet.

4. Lunge

Push your right leg back, as far as you can. Bring the right knee to the floor and look up.

5. Plank Pose

Place your wrists flat on the floor, and your feet should be back behind you.

6. Chin and Chest Lower

Bring your knees down to the floor, take the hips back slightly and rest your chin and chest on the floor. The hands, feet, chest and chin should touch the floor.

7. Upward-Facing Dog Pose

Slide forward and raise the chest up into a Cobra posture.

8. Downward-Facing Dog Pose

Lift the hips and the tailbone up while lowering the chest in an ‘inverted V’ pose.

9. Lunge

Repeat the lunge pose.

10. Forward Bend

Repeat the Forward Fold Pose.

11. Arch Back

Repeat the Arch Back Pose.

12. Mountain Pose

Repeat the Mountain Pose. These poses are traditionally performed in the morning in 5 sets. If you are a beginner start with 2 or 3 sets. Via India Times