A combination of 12 poses, Surya Namaskar helps improve heart, liver, intestine and stomach functions. Improves blood circulation, digestion and metabolism. Increases general flexibility, especially in spine and limbs. It can also be used to treat insomnia and anxiety. Practice during sunrise at a slightly faster pace and it could work well as a cardiovascular workout.

12 Yoga Postures in Surya Namaskar 

Pranamasana (Salutation posture)

Hasta Uttanasana (Raised arm posture)

Padahastasana (Hand-to-foot posture)

Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian posture)

Parvatasana (Mountain posture)

Ashtanga Namaskara (Salutation with eight limbs)

Bhujangasana (Cobra posture)

Parvatasana (Mountain posture)

Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian posture)

Padahastasana (Hand-to-foot posture)

Hasta Uttanasana (Raised arm posture)

Pranamasana (Salutation posture)

Health Benefits of Surya Namaskar

Physical Benefits of Sun Salutation

Regular practice of Sun Salutation improves the functions of the heart, liver, intestine, stomach, chest, throat, and legs – basically, the whole body. The process purifies the blood and improves blood circulation throughout the system and ensures proper functioning of the stomach, bowel, and nerve centers.

Good for Your Muscles and Joints

Surya Namaskar is good for the joints as well as the muscles. It also improves posture and balance. Plus, it improves flexibility in the spine and limbs, and can also help increase height.

Improves Digestion

The sequence of yoga postures in Surya Namaskar is good for the digestive system, as it strengthens the entire digestive system (including stomach, pancreas, intestines, liver, etc.) and cures.