Effects of Surya Namaskar in Daily Life

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Surya Namaskar also popular as Sun Salutation is a chain of 12 yoga poses or asanas practiced in a series to pay tribute to the Sun God. In astrology, we say that the Sun is believed to be the ruler of the zodiac sign Leo and is connected with power, energy, and strength. Performing Surya Namaskar regularly brings several positive results on your physical,  mental, and emotional health. 

Physical Benefits

• Enhances overall health and flexibility 
• Hardens the muscles, joints, and bones 
• Boosts lung capacity and helps in respiratory function 
• Increases blood circulation and immune system 
• Reduces weight 
• Good for Lung Functioning  

Mental Benefits

• Reduces stress and anxiety 
• Helps in focus, concentration, and memory 
• Better emotional stability and self-observation 
• Further relaxation and better sleep 
• Uplift confidence and self-worth 

Astrologically, Surya Namaskar is credited with the following effects

• Toughens the position of Sun in the birth chart, which brings success, recognition,  and fame in professional and personal life.
• Surya Namaskar is also called a form of meditation in motion. 
• Amplifies the good energy in the body which helps in leveling the solar plexus or  Manipura chakra, which is again related to self-confidence and will mastery. 
• Aids in reducing the malefic consequences of the Sun, such as anger, and attitude, and generates good energies and qualities like generosity, compassion, and humility. 
• Helps in the betterment of the relationship with elderly people. 
• Upgrades the overall feeling of wellness and joyfulness by equalizing the dynamic spirits in the body.
• Spiritually, Surya Namaskar is also practised as a form of worship to the sun, which is regarded as an icon of spiritual consciousness in many Indian cultures. This practice is considered to help gain a sense of thankfulness and kindness to the divine. 
• This yoga relates to synchronized shifting with the breath, which helps to improve our respiratory functions. Along with this, it also affects extreme lung capacity,  higher oxygenation of the blood, and reduced tension in the respiratory system. 
• The sun is connected with positivity, dynamic bright light, and creativity. Doing  Surya Namaskar daily is supposed to enrich the positive impact of the sun, routing to a sense creating an enthusiastic effect on a person. 

Hence, doing Surya Namaskar regularly will bring various positive effects on your overall health and body. From an astrological outlook, this exercise will also bring some add-ons to your life by fitting the good vibrations into your body.

No matter if you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, adding this yoga to your daily routine can be a wonderful &  powerful way to connect with the Sun God and ‌ experience its positive effects on your life. 

However, these ‌effects may vary from person to person but one should not leave practising Surya Namaskar once they start to experience these benefits.

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