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MODULE-5 Asana
Yogic Practices
Eleventh Position: Hasta uttanasana

This is a repeat of position 2.

Twelfth Position Pranamasana (prayer pose )

This is a repeat position of 1.

Exhale while assuming the final pose.
Note
Note: Position 1-12 constitute half a round of Surya Namaskara. To complete
the other half the same movements are performed with other leg in position
4th and 9th.

20.3.2 Benefits of Surya-namaskar:

Now we should know the benefits of Surya-namaskar.

Surya-nmaskar is a complete set of exercises which provides complete health
and body fitness.

It strengthens and tones all parts of the body.

It makes the spine and the waist flexible and removes the disorders.

It keeps abdomen, intestine, stomach, pancreas, heart and lungs healthy.

It helps to increase the blood circulation all over the body smoothly and
removes the impurities of blood and destroys the skin diseases.

It helps to balance secretion of hormones of all glands of the body.
Surya-nmaskar enhances the vigour, vitality and mental peace.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 20.3

1. What is meant by Surya-namaskar?
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2. How many positions are there in Surya-namaskar?

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3. What is the seventh position of Surya-namaskar? Explain.

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