Sun Exercise

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Sun Exercise / Suryanamaskar

by Sri Swami Sivananda
of The Divine Life Society

This is a twelve-step exercise involving well-balanced movements, which tone up the body systems symmetrically by regular practice. Stiffness is removed. Blood circulation is stimulated. The endocrine glands are harmonized and the nervous system is toned up. This exercise removes congestion of abdominal viscera, relieves indigestion and reduces fat. Peristalsis (bowel movement) improves significantly. The spine becomes supple, and backache owing to defects in the spine is cured. Sun exercise provides good health, dynamism and vitality.

1 round consists of 12 steps, of which each step breathing is indicated below:

Step 1: Breath out
Step 2: Breath in
Step 3: Breath out
Step 4: Breath in
Step 5: Hold the breath
Step 6: Breath out
Step 7: Breath in
Step 8: Breath out
Step 9: Breath in
Step 10: Breath out
Step 11: Breath in
Step 12: Breath out