Surya Namaskar (Salutation to the Sun)

In the tradition of Indian sages, the veneration of the Sun as a source of life has evolved into dynamic exercise known as the Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar. From my own experience and the study of this exercise, I can surmise that the Surya Namaskar harnesses the energy of the Sun to rejuvenate and revitalize our body physically, mentally and spiritually. Although this dynamic exercise is not regarded as part of traditional Yoga practice, it is such a good method of loosening up all the joints and muscles, as well as massaging all the internal organs in our body.

The Sun Salutation is an excellent method for loosening up all the joints and muscles in the body. The best time to perform Surya Namaskar is to perform it in the morning before the rising sun. This sequence of movement compromises of 12 positions, each one inter-connected with 12 signs of calculated 12 positions. One complete round of the Surya Namaskar consists of these 12 positions in one sequence.

In astronomy the sun assumes 12 different positions which correspond to the 12 signs of the Zodiac. For each position, a different name is given to the sun. These names are in the form of 12 manthras which constitute prostration and should be repeated mentally for the 12 positions and breathing should be simultaneously. When one performs the Sun Salutation, it brings the solar vibration into the body. Abdominal and intestinal muscles are developed and most stomach ailments are eradicated. Surplus fat on the abdomen vanishes and spinal nerves are well supplied with fresh blood. In short, shoulders, arms and chest muscles are engaged and fully developed.

Suleiha Suguna, Principal of Maya Yoga Samudraa, is the author of Yoga for Anyone. This book is a collection of some of the most beneficial yoga postures and it is arranged in a manner similar to that of her classes. Supported with hundreds of illustrations, Yoga for Anyone, will help anyone learn yoga the correct way. Suleiha Suguna comes from a lineage of yoga practitioners and has over 40 years experience in yoga. Check out her book today.

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