CHANDRA NAMASKAR –

THE UNKOWN SOOTHER

PRESENTED BY – MS. SHONAN PADTE

SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

INDIA
INTRODUCTION
 Yoga is an ancient practice of physical fitness & inner healing
originating and nurtured in India.
 It believes in the ‘panchtatva’ or 5 elements of nature Agani, Vayu,
Pruthvi, Jal & Akash. That make up the human body and enable it to
function.
 Practice of yoga focuses on harnessing the benefits from various
natural sources for the growth & healing of the human mind, body &
spirit.
 The most popular form of yoga practice known to all is the sun salutations
or ‘ Surya Namaskar’. Which is bowing down to the sun for its power &
fiery energy that, strengthens, warms & intensifies the energy
consumption and expenditure of the body.
 In contrast to the sun salutations is the moon salutation or ‘Chandra
Namaskar’, which unlike the sun is soothing, relaxing, stress reliving &
rejuvenating.
 Not very popular though, the moon salutation has its own unique gifts to
offer the yogic world, in todays disturbed lifestyles.
OBJECTIVES

 The objective is to bring to light the

benefits, methods & need of Chandra
Namaskar practice.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SURYA
NAMASKAR & CHANDRA NAMASKAR
SURYA NAMASKAR
 Surya Namaskar is Sun Salutations.
 It is a complete workout by itself.
 It is performed in several dozens.
 Surya Namaskar moves in the
forward & Backward direction.
 Heats ups the body producing an
internal fire.
 Mostly, performed in the morning.
 Intense form of yoga.
 Consumes high amount of energy
& thus exhausts the body.
 Balances the muscle tone &
increases metabolic rate.
CHANDRA NAMASKAR
 Chandra Namaskar is Moon
Salutations.
 Performed in a slow & relaxed
manner.
 It is performed not more then 4-5
times.
 It moves from left to right.
 Its has cooling effect & replenishes
the vital energies of the body.
 Preferably done during evenings.
 Light & relaxing form of yoga.
 Power saving & restores energy.
 Balances salt and water levels &
relaxes muscle tension.
LUNAR ENERGY
 Lunar energy is the energy derived from the moon.

 The moon is said to be the crown of the head.

 It is believed that the moon is the source of ‘Amrit’ which is

the divine nectar for immortality.

 The energies of the sun over time lead to aging, decay &
death. Hence to reverse these effects Chandra Namaskar is
practiced.

 The lunar energies cool & replenish the body.

ENERGY SAVER

 It reverts the effect of sun by providing an internal cooling to

the body.

 It relaxes the muscle tension and increases mobility.

 It provides a refreshed flow of energy.

 It restores the energy stores.

BENEFITS OF CHANDRA NAMASKAR
 Helps in balancing the fiery energies and calming down stress
anxiety & over stimulation.
 Channelizes creative energy.
 It stretches and strengthens the muscles of the lower body.
 Activates root chakra.
 Balances the energy before the point of exhaustion.
 Promotes balance, digestion, tones the spine, expands the lungs
and opens the heart chakra.
 Improves blood circulation, keeps the abdominal tract regulated &
healthy, stimulates the spinal nerves.
 Cures sexual ailments. Improves flexibility prior child birth.
 Relaxes sciatic nerves, improves confidence, relives constipation
& anger.
 Maintains balance on both sides of the body
 It sooths women during mensuration .