5 reasons why Sun Salutation is the best exercise regime Sun salutation is one of the most mystical and popular yoga routine that is practised the world over. From physical to emotional to spiritual the benefits of this yoga routine make this more like a life cleanse than just an exercise routine. Youd be surprised on how the sun salutations can remarkably change your life when you follow it for as little as ten days. 1) Energises your body How do you generally start your day? By looking at your smartphone or grabbing a cup of hot coffee? Why not pay homage to the sun the life sustaining force and indulge yourself in an usual ritual. The early morning sunlight raises your melatonin levels and pushes lethargy away. 2) Increases Intuition Yoga which was developed over 5000 years ago and the sages who developed it knew that every part of the body is somewhat linked to the natural world. One of those aspects in intuition or in simple words the gut feeling. The solar plexus (located behind the navel at the center of the body) is said to be intimately connected to the sun. The state of ones solar plexus is said to be linked to emotions and intuition. The ancient sages prescribed the practice of Sun Salutations in order to expand the solar plexus and achieve increased mental clarity heightened intuition and a tranquil emotional state. 3) Improves Blood Circulation Sun Salutations are an excellent way to get a full body workout when you cannot go to the gym. As you move through the twelve asanas your heart pumps out blood to all parts of the body that you may not achieve in a traditional workout. 4) Aids Weight Loss Have you been trying really hard to lose that fat you have been carrying around since the Christmas holidays? Many a times no matter how much we work out it is just impossible to lose that stubborn weight. One of the main reasons for this is stress. With Sun Salutations our breath is synchronised with our body movements which aids in weight loss. 5) Increases Mental Clarity The effects of Sun Salutations go beyond mat and have tremendous positive effects on our mental health. Whenever your mind feels muddled with too many thoughts just do a couple of sets of Sun Salutations and you will find your mind calm and stable just like the clear water on a tranquil lake. Practising Sun Salutation everyday is a powerful routine that not only benefits our body and mind but also helps us be a part of the vastness of the cosmos through our bodies. So the next time you find yourself in a slump try doing a couple of rounds of Sun Salutation and know that you will be rewarded in more ways than one. Want a beginners guide to walk you through the steps? Here is a great guide by The Art of Living to help you get you started. from Keep Calm Do Yoga https://keepcalmdoyoga.tumblr.com/post/168549038145