How doing Surya Namaskar daily can help in weight loss
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is an age-old practice of paying reverence or showing gratitude to the sun that supports all life forms on the planet. The sun is the primary source of all energy, and so this yoga asana is an effective and potent method to invigorate the mind and body.
Surya Namaskar for weight loss:
As per research and specific studies, Surya Namaskar is ideal for weight loss and management. Surya Namaskar effectively enhances muscle strength, shapes the lower body, and improves resilience, particularly the abdominal area and back muscles.
This exercise can be practised at any given time in the day, and it is best performed on an empty stomach. This type of yogic exercise comprises 12 specific poses, one after another, in a set, cyclic pattern to ensure advancement and good health in body functions such as rejuvenation, digestion, agility, longevity and beauty. It will help a person in their weight loss journey and assist in trimming the waist.
Adopting a strict diet, having medicines, lifting weights can result in a high level of damage to the body. Many yoga asanas are exclusively prepared to focus on the body muscles and achieve the correct BMI or Body Mass Index naturally. Many people are reported to have experienced weight loss after practising the Surya Namaskar poses regularly. Nearly 12 rounds of Surya Namaskar can burn up to 156 calories.
To lose body weight with the help of Surya Namaskar, include the steps below in your daily schedule and witness fast results:
Firstly, one must learn how to do Surya Namaskar correctly. All the 12 poses of this exercise have to be performed with accuracy to get the desired weight loss results.
These asanas have to be performed at the same time every day to lose weight at a quick rate. Do you want to stay motivated throughout the routine? Then opt for some soothing and relaxing music.
One must perform these poses at a pace which is slow and steady. To master all the 12 poses would take somewhere around 12-15 days. It will let you work on strength, agility and losing weight faster.
Once adequate strength has been acquired, increase the rounds. For weight loss with maximised results, the asanas can be practised for six days in a week with a total of 12 rounds.
Finish your exercise session with relaxation and stretching poses such as Shavasana or Corpse Pose.
Some helpful tips:
Make it a practice to do Surya Namaskar in the morning.
One should do some warm-up stretches before starting, which will let you simplify the yoga routine and avert injury.
For optimum results, you should perform every move at a slow pace.
If you’d like fast results, perform 6-7 sets every day.
(Text by PepperContent)
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