Surya Namaskar literally means to worship the Sun.
The practice of Surya Namaskar aims to channel the energy of the cosmos – particularly the Sun – into the body of the yogi. If we learn how to make it a part of our system, we can indeed look and feel more energetic and radiant…like the Sun.ju
The dynamic cyclic movements in regular practice of Surya Namaskar ensure proper and efficient functioning of not only the muscles and joints of the body but also:
– stimulate the internal organs,improve bowel peristalsis
– stimulate blood circulation throughout the body
-massage and tone the kidneys, so that wastes are effectively eliminated from the body more easily
-help to eliminate toxins through increased sweating thereby improving skin health and helping in the management of skin diseases
-modulate the activity of all glands in the body and thus improving energy metabolism and delaying the aging process.
Surya Namaskar is most effective when performed early in the morning facing the just rising sun. And what better time to do it than Sunday morning on the day of the Sun.
After the body has fully warmed up and 6-12 or 24 rounds have been performed at alternating tempos, a guided sound relaxation follows.