Yoga has multiple health benefits. It helps in strengthening bones and muscles and boosting immunity. In yoga, the sun salutation and moon salutation are two routines that focus on working and stretching the entire body. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, columnist and author, shared the importance of the moon salutation – Chandra Namaskar. “Chandra Namaskar is a salutation to the moon. The moon represents our emotions, emotional intelligence and taste. The left side is the energy of the moon and is symbolically represented by this flow, while the sun is represented by the right side,” he explained.
Sequence of Chandra Namaskar:
Chandra Namaskar is ideally practiced at 6pm, facing the moon. (Pinterest) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}
Asana-1: Pranam Asana – Prayer pose
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Asana-2: Hasta Uttanasana – Raised Arms Pose
Asana Pose 3: Padahastasana – Standing forward bend pose
Asana Pose 4: Ashwasanchalan Asana – Horseman’s Pose
Asana-5: Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon Pose
Asana-6: Santolanasana – Plank pose
Asana Exercise 7: Ashtanga Pranamasana – Eight-Limbed Bow Pose
Asana Pose 8: Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose
Asana Pose 9: Adhomukhi Swanasana – Downward Dog Pose
Asana Exercise 10: Ashwasanchalan Asana – Horseman’s Pose
Asana Exercise 11: Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon Pose
Asana Exercise 12: Padahastasana – Standing forward bend pose
Asana Exercise 13: Hastha Utthan Asana – Raised Arms Pose
Asana Exercise 14: Pranam Asana – Prayer pose
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Health Benefits of Chandra Namaskar:
Physically, this flow strengthens the lower back and opens your shoulders. It mobilizes the knees by lubricating the kneecaps and prevents them from becoming stiff. The pelvic region becomes more flexible with regular practice. Chandra Namaskar also promotes weight loss and creates a sense of balance in your body. It also helps in strengthening and stretching the spine. It also helps in supporting the hamstrings, backs of the legs and abdominal muscles. Regular practice of Chandra Namaskar helps in stimulating many bodily functions such as digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems. Chandra Namaskar is ideally practiced at 6:00 PM facing the moon.
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