Did you know that Sun Salutation is not just physical exercise for weight loss?

This beautiful set of yoga postures work not only on the body but also on the mi nd and at the spiritual level. If you have been doing Sun Salutation so far only to shed off those extra inches , here s some food for thought. This wonderful gift of yoga, if practiced regularl y, can work wonders for every part of the body from head to toe! Yes, Sun Saluta tion (also known as Surya Namaskar) is a set of 12 yoga postures that helps impr ove overall health and well being. Sun Salutation impacts every organ of the body True, the Sun Salutation sequence, if done at a fast pace can be a good way to l ose weight and is an excellent cardiovascular workout as well stretching and ton ing the muscles in the entire body. But that s not all. This yoga sequence improve s the circulation of blood throughout the body and helps in maintaining good hea lth by ensuring a disease-free body. Daily practice of Surya Namaskar has numero us benefits to offer for the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory system. Develop your sixth sense with Sun Salutations Different organs of our body are governed by different Gods. The solar plexus, o r the navel, is connected with the Sun (for which reason it is called the solar pl exus). Although Sun Salutation can be practiced at any time of the day, morning or evening, it is a good idea to do it at the time of sunrise. When the first ra ys of the Sun fall on the solar plexus, it is good for the body.