5. Sun Salutation – Surya Namaskar (~7 min)🔗

The practice of Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation) will awaken the body intelligence to directly create energy from the sun. For centuries, we have suppressed, denied and forgotten the fact that the body has its own intelligence; the wisdom of the ages is stored in each and every cell of our body. The ancient rishis understood this truth and therefore declared time and again that we are filled with cosmic consciousness.

Every cell in the body actively responds to environmental stimuli both internal and external. According to Hindu tradition, the body is a wonderful mechanism that has the intelligence and capacity to produce energy. Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is designed to access the etheric energy all around us. When performed facing the East in the first rays of the morning sun along with the appropriate breathing technique and mantras (sacred chants), the effect on the body, mind & spirit is incomparable.

It is said that a daily practice of Surya Namaskar comprising a complete set of twelve repetitions is enough to reap enormous benefits. Nothing else needs to be done.

The Surya Namaskar is so designed that it works on all body parts, every organ, every system, and every chakra. It is a moving set of postures done dynamically with the appropriate breathing.

In every eN-Fitness SM class, we include six to twelve repetitions of Surya Namaskar. Of all the asana practice, the Surya Namaskar is considered the most effective way to limber up, tone, stretch and strengthen the entire body and the spine. Surya Namaskar is regarded as the king of asanas.

Once you are familiar with this practice, you can take a minute to visualize your body performing one repetition. This will awaken your muscle intelligence and memory. This visualization will allow your body to flow harmoniously into the posture, as opposed to struggling and fighting to move through the sequence.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Move into Surya Namaskar, Sun Salutation, with your intention in mind. For a deeper spiritual practice, face East or the sacred Banyan Tree of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, Bharat.
  • Do each repetition with awareness, moving the body in tune with the breath.
  • Start in standing posture with hands folded at the heart.
  • Follow the full cycle of poses to complete 1 repetition.

Beginners – Do 6 reps Intermediate – Do up to12 reps

End of pre-dumbbell session – Continue with workout of the day.

SECTION 2

Post-Workout Sequence