Part – I The Concept and Practice of According to Various Ancient Text Effect of Suryanamaskara Texts and Part – II Suryanamaskara on Sutain Attention in School Children.

Abstract

Sürya Namaskära known in English as Sun Salutation is a common sequence of Haöùayoga äsanäs. Its origin can be traced back to pre-Vedic period.Traditionally this practice has been associated with the worship of Surya, the solar deity. The sequence of movements and poses can be practiced on varying levels of awareness, ranging from that of physical exercise in various styles, to a complete sädhanä which incorporates asana, präëäyäma, mantra and chakra meditation. The physical base of the practice links together twelve äsanäs in a dynamically performed series. These äsanäs are ordered so that they alternately stretch the spine backwards and forwards. When performed in the usual way, each asana is moved into with alternate inhalation and exhalation (except for the sixth asana where the breath is held in external suspension). A full round of Sürya Namaskära is considered to be two sets of the twelve poses with a change in the second set to moving the opposite leg first through the series. There are numerous references to praising the Sun to enhance good health and prosperity,