Is Surya Namaskar Helpful for Runners?

              Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation

Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is one of the oldest techniques of yoga being practiced and followed In India from ancient days. It is an exercise which has multiple benefits that to without use of any equipment. Surya, the sun, an ultimate source of energy. Bowing down in front of sun early morning and following 12 different poses one after the other in a systematic way is a wonderful way to start the day.

How it can be Helpful for Runners?

Running is a high impact activity in which different muscles of body works together and burns more calories than other form of exercises giving multiple health benefits. Yogasan helps in gaining strength, improving balance, controlling breathe, flexibility, mind stability and much more….

All this is required by a runner to be consistent and be a good athelete.  Right from very first pose of surya namaskar to the 12th  pose, each pose gives runner a unique benefit i.e standing still, forward bending, bending backwards, stretching your body and strengthening lower and upper body making hamstrings, calves stronger.

Performing surya namaskar is a simple, efficient way by which runners can gain many advantages which includes:

1. Strengthens of upper and lower body.

2. Makes you Flexible.

3. Increases muscle power.

4. Improves blood circulation.

5. Improves digestion.

6. Helps in balancing.

7. Improves focus and coordination.

 As an athlete or running lover, you certainly enjoy the experience of running, but adding a session of sun salutation to your daily practice will certainly maximize and improve your form of running making your journey of running more wonderful and enjoyable.

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