Sun Salutations for weight Loss

Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is the way to extend gratitude to the Sun for providing light & heat and thus Life on the Earth. It is a cardiovascular workout & is known to have an immensely positive impact on our body and mind.

Since it a complete body workout, it involves movement of all parts of the body & also stimulates all muscles, organs, systems, and chakras. Practicing it daily is not only a boon for the overall fitness of the body but also a system to heal our mind & soul.

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The twelve asanas of Surya Namaskar are:

1. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
2. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
3. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold)
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose or Low Lunge)
5. Chaturanga Dandasana (Plank Pose)
6. Ashtanga Namaskara (Eight Limbed Salute)
7. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
8. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-facing Dog Pose)
9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose or Low Lunge)
10. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold)
11. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
12. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)

Surya Namaskaar for weight Loss:

Doing one round of Surya Namaskar burns approximately 13.90 calories, and the magical number to apply Surya Namaskar for weight loss is 12. You can start by doing 5 sets of it daily and then increase it up to 12 with time, which will help you lose 416 calories.

Start with:

1. Slow Speed – 2
2. Medium Speed – 3
3. Fast Speed – 5
4. Medium – 1
5. Slow – 1