H E A LT H
SUN SALUTATION
15 Minutes of an effective
workout
We live in a sound-byte age where our daily demands
leave us with little time for exercise.
However, Yoga offers a systematic combination of
poses, deep breathing and meditation that you could
practice in 5-10 minutes or less depending on your
choice and will also leave you invigorated and eager to
step into the day feeling more energised.
This quick routine is known as the Sun Salutations.
They are very simple to learn, regardless of the fitness
or flexibility levels.
Sun salutations help with:
Alleviating the disorders of the skin.
Mildly exercising the legs and arms at the same time
increasing the circulation and restoring flexibility to the
limbs.
Burning calories and reducing weight. It is often
recommended for obesity and depression.
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W E L L N E S S
1. Stand up with your feet together. Your palms should
be in front of your chest. Once you make sure your
weight is evenly distributed, exhale profoundly.
2. While inhaling, push the arms up, keep the legs
straight and relax the neck.
3. While exhaling fold your body forward, press your
palms down and try to place your fingertips in line with
your toes.
4. While inhaling bring a leg back and place it on the
floor. Arch your back and lift the chin.
5. Bring the other leg back and try to support your
weight on hands and toes. Keep your chin down and
retain your breath, while performing this move.
6. While exhaling, lower your knees and then your
forehead, but keep your hips up and make sure your
toes are curled under.
7. Lower your hips, while inhaling. Point your toes and
bend as back as possible. Your shoulders should be kept
down and your legs together.
8. Curl your toes under and, while exhaling, raise your
hips. You should end up in a V position. You should
push your heels and head down while keeping your
shoulders back.
Loosening up, stretching and massaging all joints
and internal organs of the body. 9. While inhaling, step forward and place one of your
legs between the hands. Keep your chin up, while
resting the other knee on the floor.
Stimulating and balancing all the systems of the
body including the endocrine, circulatory, reproductive
and digestive. 10. Bring the other leg forward and bend down from
the waist keeping your palms on the floor. Exhale.
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11. While inhaling, stretch your arms forward and then
up and back over your head and try to slowly bend
back.
12. Return to the upright standing position, while
exhaling, and bring your arms to your sides.