SUN

SALUTATION

Dr Manjeet
Singh
• Surya Namaskar holds a lot of significance in the
yoga world.

• It stimulates whole body and is a prayer of gratitude

toward the sun.

• perfect for those looking to perform an intensive

workout in a small amount of time.

• As per the traditional forms of the asana, each of

the 12 postures is accompanied by a mantra or a
chant.
Benifits of Surya namaskara
 Early in the morning.

In the morning rejuvenates your body and refreshes

Best Time your mind.
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Procedure to Ultraviolet rays are not very harsh
Practice

The evening as well.

But before starting your yoga routine ensure that your

stomach is empty.
1.Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)

• Stand upright your feet are placed close to

each other. Next, take a deep breath, expand
your chest and relax your shoulder. During
inhalation, raise your arms from the side and
while exhaling join both your palms together
as if you are praying. The prayer posture or
first salutation is complete.
2. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)

• Take a deep breath, lift your arms and slightly bent

backward. Your biceps must stay close to your ears.
3.Hasta Padasana
(Standing Forward Bend Pose)

• Bend forward from your waist. Try to touch

the floor with your hands. However, ensure
that your spine remains straight.

• While performing this pose, you should

exhale slowly and thoroughly.
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana
(Lunge Pose)

• Take a deep breath, stretch your

left leg backward. Raise your head
and look forward.
5. Chaturanga
Dandasana (Plank Pose)

• Hold breath in and bring your

right leg back as well. Now both
your hands will be right under
your shoulders. Ensure that your
body is parallel to the ground.
 6. Ashtanga Namaskara (Eight
Limbed Pose)

• Exhale and Both your feet,

hands, knees, chin, and chest
will rest on the ground while
your hips will remain suspended
in the air.
7. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

• Rest your legs and midsection flat

on the ground. Position your
palms beside your chest. Inhale
and apply pressure on the hands
to raise your upper body. At this
point, your head and torso will
resemble a cobra with a raised
hood.
8.AdhoMukha Svanasana
(Downward Facing Dog Pose)

• Keep your palms and feet where they

are. Exhale and gently lift your hips,
so that the body forms an inverted
‘V’. Straighten your elbows and
knees.
9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana
(High Lunge Pose)

• bring your left foot forward.

Keep your right leg stretched
behind you and look forward.
10. Hasta Padasana (Standing Forward Bend)

• Inhale and bring your right foot forward, such

that it is beside to your left foot. Keeping the
position of your hands intact, exhale and slowly
bend your torso to enter into the Hasta
Padasana pose.
11. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)

• Inhale and lift your upper body. Join the palms

and raise your arms above your head. Then
bend backward and biceps must stay close to
your ears.
12. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)

• This is the last step. Breathe out and stand

straight in a relaxed manner. Lower the arms and
hold your palms in front of your chest. This
marks the end of the first set of Surya Namaskar.
 Despite its many benefits, you must refrain from performing
the Surya Namaskar if you are suffering from the following
ailments:

• Heart patients should consult a doctor before starting this yoga

routine.

• If you are suffering from back problems, you must practice Sun
Surya Namaskar Salutation under your yoga teacher’s guidance.

Contraindications • People having high blood pressure issues can avoid this
sequence.

• Arthritis leads to knee stiffness and thus hinders mobility.

Since Surya Namaskar involves knee movements, you must
perform it with caution if you are an arthritis patient.
 • People suffering due to hernia must refrain from practicing Sun
Salutation as well.

• If you have a severe wrist injury, you can give this yoga
sequence a miss.
Surya Namaskar
• Pregnant women should not practice Sun Salutation as it puts
Contraindications
pressure on the back and abdominal regions, thereby harming
both the mother and the fetus.

• Women must also avoid performing Surya Namaskar while on

their Menstruation.