Important Health Benefits of Surya Namaskar/ Sun Salutation

Surya Namaskar is also known as sun salutation is a gesture of showing gratitude to the Sun God. Apart From having the spiritual significance it also has several health benefits. Twelve yoga poses completes one Surya Namaskar cycle. Each of the 12 phases of Surya Namaskar is designed to have a specific benefit to the body. When performed early in the morning it revitalizes your body and refreshes your mind and leaves you with extra energy for the rest of your day. A very famous saying by Sunaina Rekhi, ‘the cyclic movements of Surya Namaskar with its controlled breathing, back bends, forward bends, invigorating and calming postures, offers many health benefits.’ 

We have shared with you the various health benefits of Surya Namaskar:-
(Note:- Donot Practice Any Yoga Exercise By Yourself. Always take assistance from an yoga trainer )

1. Weight Loss:- It will help you lose weight faster, much faster than any other activity or dieting. The 12 poses of suryanamaskar will help stretch your abdominal muscles while helping you reduce pounds around your belly with fast pace. Regular course of suryanamaskar will help you reach your ideal weight within less time than expected.

2. Glowing Skin:- Surya namaskar improves the blood circulation which helps in getting back the glow on your face and retain it. It also helps in preventing wrinkles making your skin ageless and radiant.

3. Controls Blood sugar Level:- The regular practice of suryanamaskar aids in bringing down your blood sugar levels and help keep heart diseases at bay.

4. Improves Digestion:- Surya namaskar helps in smooth running of your digestive system. All the 12 yoga poses will help in increasing the blood flow to your digestive tract resulting in better functioning of the intestines. People who suffer from constipation and dyspepsia or indigestion should practise Surya Namaskar every morning on an empty stomach.

5. Removes Anxiety:- Surya namaskar helps calm you down and get rid of anxiety. It also improves your memory and nervous system.

6. Flexibility:- Surya namaskar asanas makes your body more flexible and agile as you workout with your entire body. Regular practice of suryanamaskar will make your body flexible and smooth.

7. Cures Insomnia:- The 12 asanas of suryanamaskar will help calm your mind, giving you a good and sound sleep at night. Regular practice of this yogacan improve your sleeping pattern.

8. Detox:- The continues active inhalation and exhalation process makes the lungs thoroughly ventilated and the blood remains oxygenated which helps in detoxifying your body by getting rid of carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.9. Boost Health:- Regular course of surya namaskar provides a complete body warm-up as well as mental awareness which can make a positive difference to your life.

9. Boost Health:- Regular course of surya namaskar provides a complete body warm-up as well as mental awareness which can make a positive difference to your life.

10. Regular Menstrual Cycle:- Those who suffers from irregular menstrual cycle should practice surya namaskar daily as it will help you suppress the irregularity.

11. Strong Muscles and Joints:- Regular practice of surya namaskar helps you stretch and strengthen your muscles, joints, ligament, as well as the skeletal system. It also makes your spine and waist more stronger and flexible.

12. Strong Abs:- Surya namaskar strengthens your abdominal muscles when you practice it on the regular basis in correct way that means your core muscles including your abs get a great workout.

13. Neutralize Thyroid Secretion:- Due to improper thyroid functioning obesity or weight gain is caused. Therefore, regularly practice surya namaskar to Neutralize the thyroid secretion and attain your ideal weight.14. Strong Hair:- Surya namaskar enhances the blood circulation and hence protects hair from falling and greying.

[ P.S :- Although surya namaskar or sun salutation is very beneficial for health, but there are exceptions when it comes to those who cannot practise this exercise. 

1. Patients of hernia and high blood pressure are advised against this practice.
2. Women should avoid Surya Namaskar and other asanas during their periods .
3. If you are suffering from any backpain then always consult some yoga expert before doing it on your won.
4. Pregnant women should not practise this yoga exercise ]

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Reduce Face Fat By Facial Yoga

In this era of stressful life that is one primary reason for adults to lose their natural self and also their face shine. Stress has different reasons which ultimately reflects on your face. Yoga is good for our body, but did you know that yoga also help relax and tone our face muscles? Yes, it does. Facial yoga helps in lifting, firming, toning and reducing wrinkles from our face and also helps in slimming face.

Here are few simple facial yoga exercises to be done at home:-

1. Fish Face :- This fish face tones your cheek muscles and helps reduce face fat. This simply very easy sucks your cheeks, inside and purse your lips and then try to widen lips by smiling and hold this position for next 5-10 seconds. Repeat this step 10 times daily to get good results.

2. Jaw Release :- This is very good exercise to make your jawline attractive and good cheekbones. Start moving your jaw like you are chewing some gum or something with mouth closed properly. Inhale deeply, and hum as you exhale. Open your mouth wide and press your tongue against the lower teeth. Maintain this position for 5 seconds and then relax. Repeat this step 5 times daily for best results.

3. Puppet Face :- This yoga, step is very beneficial and helps to reduce the face fat. Simply lift the line between your nose and lip and try to smile. Tightly press your cheekbones and the line and then left the muscles against the resistance offered by your fingers. After doing this for 5-10 seconds. Relax and repeat this step 10 times daily.

4. Cheek Workout :- This helps to reduce cheekbones fats and tones your facial muscles. There are 2 cheeks workout steps:-
a. Inhale deeply with your mouth and close your mouth after that and then transfer the air from one side of cheek to the other side. Do this in step 15 times daily.
b. Close your mouth and press your lips to gather tightly. Blow air under your upper lips and hold this for 5-10 seconds. Transfer this air to left cheek and again hold it tightly for 5-10 seconds and then transfer this to right cheek and hold it tightly for next 5-10 seconds. Repeat this same steps 10 times daily for best results.

5. Marilyn :- this yoga exercise helps to tone your lip muscles. This is very easy.
a. Blow kisses in the air freely and do this 5-7 times.
b. Press your lips against your first two fingers and repeat this step 4-5 times.

6. Surprise Me :- This yoga exercise help to make your eyebrows smooth. Open your eyes wide like you open when you are surprised without getting wrinkles in your eyebrows and focus on one single point at a distance and hold this position for 5-10 seconds. Repeat 4-5 times daily to get good results.

7. Lips Pull :- This yoga help to lift your face muscles which make you look younger. There are 2 types of lip pulls:-
a. Move your upper lip over your lower lip. Pull it upwards as close to your nose as possible. Hold this pose for 10 seconds and then relax. Repeat this step 5 times daily.
b. Lift your lower lip by bringing out your lower jaw by keeping your head in normal pose. Feel a stretch in your chin muscles and jaw line. Hold this position for 5-10 seconds and repeat it daily 5 times for good results.

8. Blowing Air :- This yoga exercise reduces the double chin and gives you a natural face lift and a leaner appearance to your face. Sit straight with your spine straight and tilt your head backward with your eyes directed towards the ceiling and you see it. Pull out your lips and blow air. So this for 5-10 seconds and the relax. Repeat this step 10 times daily for best results.

9. Lion Face :- This yoga exercise is very useful in releasing tension. Inhale through your nose and make fists tightly and squeeze your facial muscles. Exhale through your mouth and stick your tongue out as much as you can and open your eyes as wide as possible just like a lion does and open your fist. Hold this for 10 seconds and repeat it 5 times daily.

10. Chin Lifts :- This yoga step help to get rid of double chin. Tilt your head towards the ceiling and look at the ceiling continuously like you are gazing something. Pull your lips together tightly and hold it for 10 seconds and then relax. Repeat this 10 times daily. Do not use any other facial muscle other than the lips.

Try out these simple anti-aging yoga exercises at home and stay tension free and young. Look better and feel better with this simple yoga tips.

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