Future Youth

Day Thirty One :  We have walked 2 ½ miles Thirty days .

Today we will give exercise to our  whole body. We will Do Surya Namaskara i.e. sun salutation.

The Sanskrit name Surya here refers to the sun and namaskara means ‘salutations’ Surya namaskara has been handed down from the enlightened sages of the Vedic Age.  The sun symbolieses spiritual consciousness and , in ancient times, was worshipped on a daily basis. In yoga sun is represented by pingala or surya nade, he pranic channel which carries he vital,life-giving force.

     The Dynamic group of asanas is not regarded as being a traditional part of hatha yoga practices as it was added to the original asana group at a later time.  However, it an effective way of loosening up, stretching,massaging and toning all  the joints, muscles and internal organs of the body.  Its versality and applicationmake it one of the most useful methods of inducing a healthy, vigorous and active life while, at the same time, preparing for spiritual awakening and the resulting expansion of awareness.

Surya namaskara is a complete sadana,spiritual practice, in itself for it includes asana, pranayama,manra and meditation techniques.  It is an excellent group of asanas with which  to start morning  practice.  Surya namaskara has a direct vitalizing effect on the solar energy of the body which flows through pingala nadi, Regular practice of surya namaskara regulates pingala nadi,whether it is under-active or over active. Regulation of pingala nadi leads to a balanced energy system  at both mental and physical levels.

Surya namaskara is composed of three elements forth energy and rhythem.  The twelve asanas are the physical matrix around which the form of the practice is woven.  These asanas generates prana,the subtle energy which activates  the psychal body.  Their performance,in a steady,rhythmic sequence reflects the rhythms of the universe,the twenty-four hours of the day. The twelve zodic phrases of the year and the biorhyhms of the body mind and complex generaes the transforming force which produces a fuller and more dynamic life.

Time of practice:- The ideal time to practice surya namaskara is at sunrise,the most peaceful time of day.  Whenever possible practice in the open air facing the raising sun. Sunset also good tim to practice as it simulates the digestive fire. Surya namaskara ,however,may be practiced at any time provided the stomach is empty.

Today we have discussed priciples and time of practice of Surya namaskara,but we will give how to prepare for the Sun salutation  in details

Thanks for patience Reading

MR