Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and Your Health

Read below to see what Yoga Journal is saying about Surya Namaskar!

It turns out, you don’t have to commit to a full hour of practice to reap yoga's many benefits. Just 20 minutes of flowing through Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) have tremendous effects on wellness and can even get you out of a mental slump, according to a recent study in the International Yoga Journal.

Researchers divided 124 college students with high stress into a Surya Namaskar–practicing group and a control group that did not participate in yoga or any other stress-reducing activity or exercise. At the end of two weeks, the daily sun saluters reported a quiet mind, feelings of rest and joy, and less worry than the control group. A boost to your mood is only 20 minutes away.

BY YELENA MOROZ ALPERT 

In addition, Sun Salutations involve every system in the body while invoking the power of the sun. Just a few of the physical benefits of Sun Salutations are;

• Helps lose weight
• Helps strengthen muscles and joints
• Gives glowing skin
• Ensures a better functioning digestive system
• Helps cope with insomnia
• Ensures regular menstrual cycle
• Brings down blood sugar levels
• Reduce anxiety

So whether it's two rounds or 20, carve out time to honor the sun and ignite your fire within by performing Surya Namaskar daily.

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