Is Surya Namaskar Helpful for Runners?
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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