Surya Namaskar is one of the most important Yoga Asanas which not only helps you grow your physical and mental health but also helps you understand Yoga on a deeper level. It is recommended to practice six to thirty-six rounds of Surya Namaskar every morning. Regular practice of Surya Namaskar removes extra weight, increases blood circulation, and tones all muscles and organs. It is important to note that ideally this practice should be done between 6-8 AM on an empty stomach. That will complete 1 round.Īccording to the ancient scriptures ( Patanjali, Hatha Pradipika), this is the correct way of practicing the Surya Namaskar- Sun Salutation. Now do the same routine, starting with the left leg.Exhale, release your hands into namaste ( pranam asana).Take a deep inhalation and raise your arms up.Exhale, close your left leg together with the right one ( paschimottanasana).Inhale, bring your right leg to the top of the mat ( horse riding pose).On your next exhalation, go back into the mountain pose.As you inhale, push yourself up into the cobra ( bhujangasana).8 parts of your body should touch onto the mat: chin, chest, palms, knees, and feet. Hold your breath, drop your knees, chest, and chin onto the ground ( ashtanga namaskar).Try to touch your heels on the mat and at the same time straighten your legs. As you exhale, bring your left leg behind into the mountain pose (parvatasana).On your next inhalation, bring your right leg behind into a horse riding pose ( ashwa sanchalanasana).Try to keep your knees active and legs straight. Exhale and bend forward, bring your hands next to your feet.Now inhale, raise your arms up, and slightly arch back from the middle of your back.Now inhale deeply and as you exhale, bring your palms together in front of your chest in pranam mudra (Namasté)

Your hands should be open, facing your thighs. Come to the top of your mat and close your feet together.According to traditional Hatha Yoga, the purpose of the Surya Namaskar is to salute the Lord Sun. Today we want to share with you the traditional Hatha Surya Namaskar. There are many different approaches to it. The Sun Salutation is one of the most common dynamic yoga poses today. The correct technique according to Patanjali

Classical hatha yoga sequence