Summary Exercises are known to improve the health of our body. Surya Namaskar is one such exercise developed centuries ago. It's a wonderfully simple system for keeping your body young and free from ailments. As with any other form of exercise, conditioning the body before asanas is a necessity. By warming and toning the muscles, accelerating and intensifying the heart rate, without inducing fatigue or shortness of breath, Surya Namaskar brings the body to the level of activity required to continue with the asanas. Surya in Sanskrit means Sun and Namaskar means greeting. Surya Namaskar is in fact a greeting to the Sun, preferably to the rising Sun. For Surya Namaskar, the best time is early in the morning, facing the rising sun. How should you do Surya Namaskar? Surya Namaskar is a comprehensive set of exercises that can be undertaken outside of a Yoga posture session. This is composed of a series of twelve movements that repeat one after the other. They serve to bring the entire muscular structure into play, warming up the body and conditioning it for the asanas. It's a wonderful series of exercises to get you moving in the morning, toning your entire body, sharpening your intellect, increasing your metabolic rate, and improving blood circulation throughout your body. Surya Namaskar is a series of six movements to be repeated in reverse. Follow it with pictures in the same sequence:1. Start by standing straight with your arms crossed over your chest and exhaling.2. Inhale as you extend your arms above your head and bend backwards as far as possible.3. Then bring your arms forward, bend forward, and exhale as you touch your toes.4. Inhale like... middle of paper... irregularity. Flat feet are prevented and ankle strength is improved. Excess fat, especially around the hips and thighs, neck and chin, is reduced. Surya Namaskar is especially useful in preventing carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, for those who are forced to carry out a sedentary and computer-related job, this exercise is very effective in reinvigorating and toning the whole body at the end of a tiring day. Who should not do Surya Namaskar? Women should not undertake physical exercise in the first days of menstruation. Expectant mothers can practice until the beginning of the fifth month. After giving birth, gradually replenish according to your doctor's advice. Surya Namaskar requires a very elastic back, strong arms and shoulders. If you have back problems, ask your doctor for advice before starting. Situations such as spondylitis can worsen.