Yoga - Part I:

Sun salutation

Roland Withanage

Try to do the sun salutation six or 12 times and you will be able to see the following results,

* Improvement in the complexion of your face
* Bright eyes
* Improved flexibility
* Reduction of fat on your waist and hips.
* Control the building of the stomach.
* Fatigue due to sweating
* Improves bowel movement
* Physical and mental well-being
* A person becomes pleasant
* Prevents many illnesses

The sun salutation is an ancient practice of the people in India done when they worshipped the sun God. Later it was included in Yoga as a warm (-) up exercise. To date there are temples dedicated to the sun God all over India.

Ancient Indian people had a deep sense of affection towards the sun, moon, trees, water and nature. Even mother nature returned the favour and treated them well. The people led simple lives.

By ill-treating nature, we have had to face various illnesses as well as natural disasters. As long as mother nature is protected she too protects us. Yoga is a method of healing and balancing both body and the mind.

However, there are some who should not attempt Yoga exercises. They are,

* pregnant women
* Post-surgery patients
* Hernia patients
* Heart patients
* Women immediately after child birth

The best time for Yoga is morning or evening and do not consume food or drink till after one hour after exercising.

Bathing till one after passed is also not suitable.

If you are after a heavy meal exercise after four hours and if after a light meal, exercise after one hour.

The steps will appear next week

Model: Malki Nimesha, Picture by Malan Karunaratne