Sunsaltation and Health

Suryanamaskar (sun-salutation): Yoga is an ancient science useful for a healthy life. Sun-salutation is a procedure in yoga and element of Hatha Yoga, which involves energetic bodily movements synchronised with periodic breathing. Sun-salutation is beneficial to develop a healthy body and healthy mind even. Vital capacity of lungs is increased by sun-salutation. Now a day’s obesity and heart diseases are a major issue which effects on health and rate of mortality. Sun-salutation is an easy way for cardiac fitness and to reduce the over -weight. Health of individuals is mostly affected by digestive system. Sun-salutation is useful to maintain health of digestive system by toning up the abdominal organs. As the oxygen consumption is increased during sun-salutation it detoxifies the blood from carbon dioxide like gases. It also affects on endocrine system and regulates their functions. Muscles of arm and chest are also build up its which gives a good shape to body. Menstrual problems in the females are also overcome by it. During Sun-salutation mantras are also used which is beneficial for mental health of practioner.