| Don't be taken aback if the first quote here appears to | | | | - It is quite helpful with loosening up, stretching and |
| be gibberish, but: | | | | warming up almost joints and internal organs of the |
| "aadityanamaskaaram yE kurvanti din E din E | | | | body. This lends itself to a more effective yoga |
| janmaantarasahasrEna daaridra'm n OpajaayatE" | | | | session with a lesser risk of injuries owing to |
| Now here is its meaning: | | | | inadequately warmed up muscles. |
| "The Man who performs Sun Salutations daily does | | | | - It has a stimulating, restorative and balancing effect |
| not get poor in a thousand births!" | | | | on all the systems of the body including the endocrine, |
| So what exactly are the Sun Salutations? | | | | circulatory, reproductive and digestive systems. |
| Well, this exercise is a combination of Yoga Asanas, | | | | - In actuality, if you are familiar with "burpies" (the |
| Pranayama, Sun Bathing (if done in an open space) | | | | calisthenics exercise), they do derive their origin from |
| and Respiratory Cleansing. | | | | the Sun Salutations and these exercises are said to |
| Taking That Into Consideration, here are some of its | | | | help with explosiveness, agility, endurance and |
| benefits: | | | | coordination. These all being components of fitness |
| - It alleviates disorders of the skin and visceral organs | | | | that will be enhanced by a regular Sun Salutation |
| - It helps with restoring flexibility and corrects old or | | | | session. |
| acquired habits of improper breathing. | | | | It is noteworthy of mention that if you do 10-20 minutes |
| -It exercises the legs and arms, thus increasing the | | | | a day alone of these powerful exercises along with |
| circulation. | | | | basic natural movements such as dancing, walking, |
| - It is one of the best ways to burn calories and | | | | running, jumping etc, they will be more than sufficient to |
| reduce weight WITHOUT any cumbersome or | | | | aid in weight loss and spiritual enhancement. |
| expensive equipment and is often recommended for | | | | Here's to health. |
| obesity and depression. | | | | |