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*Surya namaskara-s are improve heart rate, blood circulation, alertness of the mind, and enhances elasticity of the muscles.
*Surya namaskara-s are comprised of 8 body parts – they are chest, head, 2 arms, 2 legs, visison, voice and concentration of the mind. Hence these are called “sashtaanga namskara”. 'omkar'.
*Surya namaskara-s begin with 'Omkar'. Breath is the essence of life. If one breaths ehythmically and slowly he would have long life. The secret of longevity lies in the rhythmic and slow breathing. Omkar is uttering of AUM with proper pauses hence the exhaling is slow. A is to be uttered for 1 second U is to be for 2 seconds and mmm nasalised sound to be 4 seconds.
*When the exaling is slow carbon di oxide is given out fully and then while inhaling oxygen enters in the same amount and fills the lungs, hence blood is purified.
*Surya namaskara-s are rhythmic exercises comprising 12 steps. Each step is accompanied by the loud chanting of some basic mantras known as beeja mantras; or seed sounds. Controlled rhythmic breathing is also an important aspect of these exercises.
