Body & healthSun salutation at sunrise
Surya Namaskar
12 flowing poses, facing the sunrise.
Try it at home
Begin with 4 rounds, slow and steady, then add more as it feels natural.
Optional, as always. Adapt it to your family, region and health.
The wisdom
A sequence of linked postures, usually 12, done facing the rising sun.
Rising with the light and moving with breath turns the morning into a settling routine. Each posture stretches and strengthens a different part of the body, and the sun is honoured as the source of life and energy.
What the evidence says
Evidence: ModerateSeveral studies with some limits.Small controlled trials report gains in flexibility, grip, mood and some cardiovascular markers. Most studies are short and few are large.
How we rate evidenceSignificance
What it means to the people who keep it. Faith-based meaning is described as belief, not as proven fact.
A devotional act of gratitude to the sun that also serves as a complete warm-up. Daily morning light exposure is linked to steadier sleep rhythms.