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Surya Namaskar (Salutation to the Sun)

Surya refers to the sun and namaskar denotes bowing down. Surya Namaskar
(Salutation to the Sun) means a salute to the sun. It helps to improve flexibility,
strength, balance, concentration and focus. It also strengthens the abdominal

muscles. It is a kind of training as well as a type of pranayam since it is related to
respiration.
Steps of Surya Namaskar

Step 1: Start with standing position, as shown in figure. Keeping palms joined together,
in prayer pose, we should exhale air.

Step 2: With a deep inhalation, raise both arms above your head and tilt slightly
backward arching your back.
Step 3: With a deep exhalation, bend forward and touch the mat, both palms in line

with your feet, and touch your knees with forehead.
Step 4: With a deep inhalation, take your right leg away from your body, in a big
backward step. Both your hands should be firmly planted on your mat, your
left foot between your hands and your head tilted towards the ceiling.

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