Kareena Kapoor Khan attributes her glowing hourglass figure to 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) every day. | Photo Credit: Instagram
Key points
- The sun salutation is an exercise that targets almost every muscle group and every part of the body equally.
- Initially, it may cause someone pain; however, over time, joint pains, stiff bones, and sore muscles can ease.
- The Surya Namaskar is a circuit yoga training; It involves a sequence of 12 postures, some of which are inspired by yoga.
New Delhi: Actresses like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Malaika Arora have one thing in common other than being extremely talented: they are all fitness icons. However, there is another common chord among some of Bollywood’s most successful faces: they all attribute their glowing hourglass figure to 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) every day. In addition to following a healthy and balanced diet without abstaining from any food group, these celebrities regularly practice Surya Namaskar, one of the best full body yoga and cardio exercises that induce weight loss in no time.
How to perform Surya Namaskar?
The sun salutation is an exercise that targets almost every muscle group and every part of the body equally. Initially, it may cause someone pain; however, over time, joint pains, stiff bones, and sore muscles can ease. The Surya Namaskar is a circuit yoga training; It involves a sequence of 12 poses, some of which are inspired by yoga: backbend, forward bend, cobra pose, downward facing dog, lunges, and plank.
To perform a sun salutation, follow these Steps.
How to climb the 108 Surya Namaskar marathon?
Fitness experts often recommend 27 to 54 or 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar. However, one can feel exhausted after performing five to 10 sets in a row, even more so for a novice. Although it’s an art that takes practice to build stamina, there’s a simple trick to achieving 108 in a row. We will tell you what to do.
One breath, one pose – that is the key to 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar in a row. Although it may sound too ambitious to accomplish just by changing one breathing pattern, this is backed by experts. It will take some time to grow, but over a stipulated period, the best results can be achieved.
Experts say that pranayama or the breathing exercises in yoga can help improve the capacity of the lungs by removing toxins and increasing endurance. As stamina improves, the body begins to energize with each round of Surya Namaskar, and climbing 108 rounds becomes simpler. With proper breathing technique, maximum benefits can be obtained from this workout.
Over time, try to speed up; in this way, the faster you go, the more kilos you will lose.
Disclaimer: The tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or dietitian before starting any fitness program or making changes to your diet.
