YOGA Surya Namaskar

<p><span style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>Our Vedas eulogize the Sun and there are many </span><u style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>hymns in praise of the Surya Devata</u><span style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>. Especially the first chapter of the Krishna Yajur Veda </span><strong style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>Taittiriya Aranyakam</strong><span style=color: rgb(51 51 51);> has come to be known in recent times as the Surya Namaskar chapter.</span></p><p>------------------------------------------</p><p>Surya Namaskar is a fundamental set of <strong>12 postures</strong> to step into a higher state of consciousness that reflects Purity. It leads to Yoga or the significant moment when one relaxes absorbed in divine union.</p><p>------------------------------------------</p><p>The entire process comprises of </p><p>• A Cheerful beginning</p><p>• Stepping onto the Yoga Mat facing EAST</p><p>• Having a sip of Water to begin with</p><p>• Chanting Om Suryaaya Namah</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>It is a proven cardiovascular workout of a high order when done at a smooth pace. </p><p>When done with holding the stretch at each pose with normal breathing it is meditative relaxing and toning.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>The Sun is traditionally connected to the <strong>Manipura Chakra</strong> known as the <u>Navel Center or the Solar Plexus</u>. It is also the 2nd brain of the body where all the nerves meet and the place of the umbilical cord attaching every new born.</p><p> </p><p>We see that <em>all the poses in the Surya Namaskar have a significant effect on the solar plexus</em>. In other words these asanas massage strengthen realign and <strong>invigorate the stomach and gut</strong>. That by default in medical parlance is the prime source of illness prevention and cure. </p>