Within the realm of yoga practice and yoga postures, Surya Namaskar is one of the simplest yet most effective modules; also the most popular. In fact when most people talk of yoga, they instantly connect it to the Sun Salutation Exercise. The Sun Salutation works every major muscle group of the body. In addition it […]

In current times, mornings are just a flurry of activities to get us ready for the day ahead. With barely enough time to enjoy a satisfying breakfast, how is one expected to fit in a workout. But what if I told you that there is an effective exercise routine you can get done in just

We have all experienced that feeling of energy depletion. This could follow an illness, or a stressful period at work or in our personal life. We definitely feel a lack of energy when we are exhausted, sad, overworked or lacking sleep. Then there are such times when we simply can’t put our finger on what

The secret of life is right under our nose…. our breath!In yoga, the breath is believed to be that invisible thread that weaves through the different levels of our being and connects mind, body, and spirit. Breathing is the most integral part of the Sun Salutation. It accompanies every posture and helps us strengthen and

Visualise yourself standing on your yoga mat, facing the rising Sun, feeling the gentle warmth of the sun and seeing its dazzling glow as it begins its daily ascent through the horizon. At this early hour, theres a soulful stillness and quietude, the air is crisp, and there’s a dynamic energy that is palpable and

Kids are like bundles of energy and the Sun Salutation seems such a good way to channel this exuberant energy. However, how can we tailor Surya Namaskar to hold their attention? To make this ancient practice fun and meaningful for the very little yogis, say four to eight year olds, we could change the traditional

The Origin Of Surya NamaskarThe origin of the Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation dates back to the Vedic period, over 3500 years ago. Ancient civilizations, from the Greeks to the Egyptians considered the Sun to be the source of life. In Hinduism, ‘Surya’ is considered the source of life, light power, energy and spiritual enlightenment.

People routinely comb through YouTube tutorials and websites to learn the Surya Namaskar Postures and that’s ok, however, the correct execution of these twelve postures and the hidden meanings involved, intended to balance body, mind and spirit, should really be learnt from a reliable and experienced yoga teacher. Here is a Quick Overview of The

Down the ages, many cultures have revered the sun as a symbol of divinity, life and spiritual awakening. This belief is at the core of Hinduism. Hinduism has the greatest respect for the elements of nature. Hinduism was never propagated as a religion, instead as a ‘way of life’. The lessons imparted in Hinduism emanate