Aiming to take 'Surya-Namaskar' {Long long ago, may be six thousand years
ago}, the ancient Indian exercise cum 'Sadhana' in worship of the Sun god,
to an international level attained by 'Yoga', the medical fraternity here
has undertaken a novel project .As many as 500 doctors in the city would do 12 'Namaskaras' every day for one year at a school ground here under the aegis of Indian Medical Association (IMA) to generate scientific data relating to the health benefits of the posture involving all body parts. Describing the venture as the first of its kind in the country, Dr Dilip Sarda, president of IMA, Pune branch, told PTI that at the end of 365 days the participating medicos, who include two who have undergone by-pass heart surgery, would be reassessed for health parameters to record the changes since they started doing the 'Surya-Namaskars'. What we want to establish at the global level is the importance of this unique age-old Indian exercise dedicated to the Sun god as per vedic verses is its relevance to fitness in the present era where life-style diseases like diabetes and blood pressure are on the rise, Dr Sarda said. Reason's to perform Effective use of Surya Namaskar is experienced on three levels ? body, mind and intellect. The practice of Surya Namaskar is a sort of training to your body mind and soul (Pradnya). It works with equal force on these three aspects. It gives us physical and mental health with sharp intellect.Surya Namaskar is a physical exercise where almost 95% to 97% of your muscles are switched on to active mode. They remain active, hours ahead during the day, till you recharge them the next morning. Instructions for Sun Salutation 01 Namaskar (Salute) Start in a standing position, facing the sun. Both your feet should touch each other, palms joined together, in prayer pose. 02 Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) With a deep inhalation, raise both arms above your head and tilt slightly backward arching your back. 03 Padangusthasana (Hand to Foot Pose) With a deep exhalation, bend forward and touch the mat, both palms in line with your feet, forehead touching your knees. 04 Surya Darshan (Sun Sight Pose) With a deep inhalation, take your right leg away from your body, in a big backward step. Both your hands should be firmly planted on your mat, your left foot between your hands, head tilted towards the ceiling. 05 Purvottanasana (Inclined Plane) Hold your breath and take your right leg back to join your left leg. Now straighten both your hands, legs and back. Your neck spine, thighs and feet should be in a straight line. 06 Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose) With a deep exhalation, shove your hips and butt up towards the ceiling, forming an upward arch. Your arms should be straight and aligned with your head. 07 Sashtang Dandawat (Forehead, Chest, Knee to Floor Pose) With a deep exhalation, lower your body down till your, forehead, chest, knees, hands and feet are touching the mat, your butt tilted up. Take a normal breath in this pose. 08 Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) With a deep inhalation, slowly snake forward till your head is up, your back arched concave, as much as possible. 09 Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose) Exhaling deeply, again push your butt and hips up towards the ceiling as in position 6, arms aligned straight with your head. 10 Surya Darshan (Sun Sight Pose) Inhaling deeply, bring your right foot in towards your body, in a big forward step. Both your hands should planted firmly on your mat, right foot between your hands, head tilted towards the ceiling. 11 Padangusthasana (Hand to Foot Pose) Exhaling deeply, rise up and touch the mat, keeping both your palms in line with your feet, forehead touching your knees. 12 Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) Inhaling deeply, raise both your arms above your head and tilt slightly backward. 13 Namaskar (Salute) Return to stand facing the sun, both feet touching, palms joined together, in prayer pose. Benefits of Sun Salutation The practice of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) increases strength, improves muscle tone and coordination and bestows good health upon the practitioner, while increasing body awareness. It helps burn body fat and combat obesity, helps balance and stimulate all the systems of the body particularly the circulatory, endocrine, digestive and respiratory systems. Regular practice of Sun Salutation aids the process of elimination, thereby ridding the body of toxins more effectively. The again, you should avoid practising without expert guidance. Contraindications Sun Salutation is best avoided by pregnant women, people suffering from high blood pressure, or those nursing back aches or injuries, chronic glaucoma, heart problems. Regards Shail -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OWNER : [email protected]; [!! Sriram Savarkar ¡¡] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sriram Savarkar" group. To modify your list subscription, please send a blank email to: For posting Messages: [email protected] Subscribe : [email protected] Unsubscribe : [email protected] Visit Group : http://groups.google.com/group/sriram-savarkar?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
