Surya Namaskar consists of 12 different bodily postures that ought to be performed in particular sequence. So here are some positions benefits:
Positions 1 and 12: Promote balance; stimulate the respiratory system, exercise shoulder, back and neck muscles.
Positions 2 and 11: [...]
By making Surya Namaskar a regular practice it will tone all body muscles, help lose weight and maintain right weight consistently. Here are some more benefits:
Reduces fat – Regular practice of Surya Namaskar helps to lose extra calories and reduce fat. It helps to stay [...]
Surya Namaskar provides all of the key health benefits of yoga in a very succinct package. It is a holistic exercise that provides physical health benefits, but also mental or emotional as well as spiritual benefits. Here is why it is good for you?
Enhances strength and flexibility – Regular practice [...]
One of the best things about Surya Namaskar is how flexible and versatile a form of exercise it is, for individuals at all fitness levels including individuals of different age groups. So here are the benefits:
Regulates endocrine system – It improves the entire endocrine system and [...]
All 12 positions are done in a series first using the left leg and then the right. Once both the sides are done, one round of Surya Namaskar is completed.
When being performed one needs to inhale and exhale at every alternate position, beginning with inhalation, except in the 6th position where the breath is held.
Surya [...]
Surya Namaskar, also known as sun salutation, is a combination of 12 different postures performed in a series. It has been in existence since the Vedic times as worship to the Sun God, alongside other regimes like pranayam, asanas, and meditation. The 12 positions were accompanied by mantras specific to each that was chanted during [...]
We get those hunger cravings at certain times of the day and you can stop those cravings by doing some simple, natural things.
Drink black tea after consuming a meal high in carbohydrates, had a 10% decrease in their blood sugar levels for a time period of close to 3 hours, meaning [...]
Did you know that most times when you are accosted by sudden hunger pangs; it’s simply your body’s way of telling you that it is thirsty! And with the body being made up of 65-70% of water, dehydration easily mimics the signs of hunger, leading to sudden cravings which could easily have been satisfied by [...]
Many of us have occasionally fallen prey to unexpected hunger pangs, which most often result in a minor weight gain as we end up eating more, despite being full. And if you were to put together these entire ‘mini – weight’ gains, it would surely amount to a considerable weight gain! Here are some ways [...]
Have you ever wondered what prompts these sudden yet unexpected hunger pangs? Could it be the food that you ate….Indeed it can be! For there are some food ingredients that can fool your body into thinking that it has ‘not had enough’, leading to re-bound hunger or those nasty unexpected hunger pangs. So here are [...]