Abstract

THE IMPACT OF SURYA NAMASKAR (SUN SALUTATION) ON BODY FLEXIBILITY AND ENDURANCE OF HEALTHY INDIVIDUAL: ANATOMICAL PERSPECTIVE”

Dr. Geetanjali*, Dr. Arushi Sharma and Dr. Ajitkumar S. Wahane

ABSTRACT

The yoga system and the yoga traditions are mentioned in one way or another in all four of the Vedic Samhitas. Yoga is mentioned both directly and indirectly in the first three Samhitas. However, the Atharavaveda provides a comprehensive understanding of yoga by explaining the nine gates of the human body, the eight mystical circles (Chakras), the golden sheath, and the mystic wheel with a thousand spokes. The Vedic seers and sages were therefore likely aware of the nature, significance, and implications of the practical components of yoga. Nowadays, asanas, or physical postures, are how yoga is understood. However, asanas were interpreted as physical positions in which one might relax while engaging in more advanced yoga techniques like pranayama, dharana, and dhyana. Asanas are described by Patanjali as "sthirasukhamasanam." It alludes to any comfortable and solid (sthira) contemplative posture (sukham). Its major goal is to reduce stress. A steady, comfortable stance creates mental equilibrium and eliminates mental turbulence. The Sanskrit verb "Aas," which denotes being and states of existence, is where the word "asana" originates. Here, the position of the body and mind in the asana is anticipated. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika gives asana a similar description, stating that it "may be used to attain sound health, steadiness, and lightness of body and mind." A well-known and important method used in yogic practises is the Surya Namaskar. Its adaptability and practicality make it one of the best ways to promote a healthy, active life while also getting ready for spiritual awakening and the ensuing expansion of awareness. Yoga has been increasingly popular as a technique for people to better understand and improve their inner selves in recent years, moving away from simple ritual. Surya Namaskar is an essential component of the yogic approach and is simple to incorporate into daily life because it just takes 5 to 15 minutes of practise per day to see remarkably quick and positive outcomes. So, it is the need of study to document the impact of Surya Namaskar on human body flexibility, joint strengthening, and balance, and not observed from an anatomical perspective. AIM & OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of the Surya Namaskar and its effect on the body‟s flexibility, joint strengthening, and balance.

Keywords: Yoga, Surya Namaskar, Asana, Posture, Physical Health, Mental Health, Joints flexibility etc.