Perhaps the best way to understand all the benefits of the sun salutation is to interpret what the name stands for. The sun salutation pose celebrates the giver of life, the sun. Marc Potter, who is an expert yoga teacher as well as the owner of a yoga studio ‘SunSalute Yoga’ in Perth, reiterates the importance of performing this pose in its correct manner. It is the most basic pose in yoga and can be done as a warm up, as part of a routine as well as to cool down the body.
Saluting the Giver of Life
The Sun salutation pose consists of 12 different postures. Every pose stretches and works each part of the body. The stomach, chest, legs, intestines and liver all benefit from this asana. As the name suggests it is typically done early in the morning with the rising of the sun. Marc Potter believes it is one of the best ways to lose overall weight since it is also considered a great cardiovascular exercise when done at a faster pace. Students learning this pose from an experienced teacher will benefit from its vast and long term advantages.
The Benefits of this Pose
The benefits of the Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar are manifold. Not only does it affect your body in the most positive way but it also rejuvenates the mind and soul. Men, women and children can all gain a great deal through this asana which can aid in improved concentration, weight loss, maintaining a healthy internal body as well as providing the body with renewed strength and vitality. With Marc Potter holding the reins of this practice in Perth, there is a lot to gain by mastering the Sun Salutation.
