Surya Namaskara: An Invaluable Contribution Of Indian Culture

Surya Namaskara is a novel and invaluable contribution of Indian culture to mankind. Surya Namaskara practices help us to achieve mental, emotional and physical balance. It improves physical as well as mental fitness, promotes relaxation, and reduces stress, anxiety, depression or many negative feelings. Surya Namaskara consists of twelve yogic postures with breathing practice. The regular practice of Surya Namaskara in the time of sun rise or sun set might be free from different diseases. In ancient time, Indian sage or rishi practiced Surya Namaskara after they took bath. They believed that Surya Namaskara is not only the exercise, but also it has divine nature. The study propagates that the practice of Surya Namaskara during sun rise or sun set is extremely important. We get cosmic energy from sun. It helps us to be more energetic and to do more or hard creative work for society. This energy also develops our spirituality. The series of yogic postures in Surya Namaskara helps us to develop our posture and it makes sound condition of our physiological and psychological systems.