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Yoga is a holistic practice that promotes the union of body, mind, and spirit, offering numerous physical, mental, physiological, and spiritual benefits. Surya Namaskar, a sequence of 12 yoga postures, serves as a comprehensive workout that enhances overall health and well-being. The practice aids in stress management, improves fitness, and acts as a preventive tool against lifestyle disorders.

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Yoga is a holistic practice that promotes the union of body, mind, and spirit, offering numerous physical, mental, physiological, and spiritual benefits. Surya Namaskar, a sequence of 12 yoga postures, serves as a comprehensive workout that enhances overall health and well-being. The practice aids in stress management, improves fitness, and acts as a preventive tool against lifestyle disorders.

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INTRODUCTION TO YOGA

Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root “Yuj”, meaning “to join” or “union”. It is
a science of developing human consciousness.

BENEFITS OF YOGA
🧍‍♂️Physical Benefits
 Increases flexibility, muscle tone, and joint mobility
 Boosts cardiovascular function
🧠 Mental Benefits
 Enhances memory, creativity, and learning capacity
 Builds willpower, self-confidence, and inner peace
🫁 Physiological Benefits
 Improves digestion and metabolism
 Strengthens the immune system
☸️Spiritual Benefits
 Encourages self-awareness and mindfulness
 Builds a connection between the self and the universe

IMPORTANCE OF YOGA
1. Holistic Development
Yoga promotes the development of body, mind, and spirit. It is a
complete system for self-discipline, balance, and harmony.
2. Mind–Body Connection
Yoga creates awareness between thoughts and physical actions.
3. Stress Management
Regular yoga practice calms the nervous system and lowers stress
hormones
4. Physical Fitness and Strength
Yoga improves muscular strength, flexibility, balance, and posture
without the need for equipment or heavy exercise.
5. Preventive and Therapeutic Tool
Yoga prevents lifestyle disorders (e.g., obesity, hypertension, diabetes)
and also supports healing from chronic diseases.
Surya namaskar-
Introduction
Surya Namaskar is a set of 12 dynamic yoga postures, performed in a
sequence with breath control. It is a complete mind-body workout that
energizes and revitalizes the whole body.
 “Surya” means Sun, and “Namaskar” means Salutation.
 It is usually performed facing the rising sun, symbolizing gratitude and
respect to the life-giving source.

🔷 Importance of Surya Namaskar


1. Combines asana, pranayama, mantra, and meditation in one practice.
2. Acts as a warm-up before deeper yoga practice.
3. Improves blood circulation, digestive health, and respiratory efficiency.
4. Helps in detoxifying the body through deep breathing.
5. Builds mental clarity, calmness, and focus.
Benefits of Surya Namaskar
🌿 Physical Benefits:
 Strengthens muscles, joints, and spine
 Improves posture and flexibility
 Supports heart health and lung capacity
🧠 Mental Benefits:
 Reduces stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue
 Increases alertness, willpower, and focus
🌸 Health Benefits:
 Aids digestion and relieves constipation
 Stimulates endocrine glands and balances hormones
 Helps with weight management
1. Steps-
Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
2. Hastauttanasana (Raised Arms)
3. Hasta Padasana (Hand-to-Foot)
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian)
5. Dandasana (Plank)
6. Ashtanga Namaskara (8-Parts Pose)
7. Bhujangasana (Cobra)
8. Parvatasana (Mountain)
9. Repeat Ashwa Sanchalanasana
10.Repeat Hasta Padasana
11.Repeat Hastauttanasana
12.Pranamasana

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