Q&A: What is the purpose of doing Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)?

13 Dec Q&A: What is the purpose of doing Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)?

Why practice sun salutations?

1. They represent our inner and outer being of the universe. When we practise sun salutations we are paying gratitude for sun, without it we would not exist. With this in mind it also brings an appreciation for life, that we get to live, learn and grow another day! In Gratitude we greet another day!
2. The sequence awakens the energy of the our inner fire that lays dormant in our navel center. It warms the body and cultivates this inner fire.
3. . The Sun Salutation strengthens, flexes and extends the main muscles in our body, therefore making in a complete workout for your body. It can be used in addition with a warm up or cool down in various exercises and distributes vital life force (prana) throughout your body.
4. Chakras are vital energy centres found through out our system, sun salutations energize and balance the 7 main chakras in our system.
5. Moving through poses in a sun salutation, linking them to your breath (vinyasa) can be a meditation, alleviating depression, anxiety and stress while bringing us to the present moment! Making us stronger and healthier in body and mind!
6. Sun salutations brings us to a moment of peace and clarity. Giving us the opportunity to stand tall and bow with respect and humility for our essence and oneness! Feeling into the divine that is myself, and bowing to the divine that is in you and the world. A beautiful sequence giving movement and feeling to the word “Namaste!”