21 Sets of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) Practice For 30 days
>> Saturday, November 21, 2009 –
Experiments,
Surya Namaskar
I have started the 30 days of practice of Surya Namaskar(Sun Salutations) today again. I had tried this practice earlier also in December 2008 but failed to continue after 7 days due to illness which I feel came mainly due to exhaustion. I feel this time I am more prepared for this practice. Here is the link to that post earlier
My Experiment with Sun Salutations - Surya Namaskar
As you may be aware that Surya Namaskar consists of sequence of 12 poses which are practice one after another in a particular sequence. My goal is to practice 21 sets if two rounds, which means 42 rounds of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) each day for the next 30 days.
Why am I starting the Surya Namaskar experiment again?
Although this has been in my mind for a long time but some how I felt I was not ready for continuous 30 days of practice. Recently I was trying to compile a list of my wish list of things I wanted to do before I died and decided that this was one of the items in that list. If you want to see that list please see here. Though it may seem to be a very small thing in the scheme of life, but doing it continuously for 30 days is not easy. This is also the base for accomplishing one of my other goals from that list, which is practicing 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar for a week.
When I compiled the list it reignited my desire to achieve this goal. I thought of this last week and decided that on November 21st I will start again. As per the plan I have started that today. For last few months I was not including Surya Namaskar in my practice routine, so I started preparation around 4 days back. I started with 9 sets which included 2 breaks. Next day I had 12 sets with 2 breaks which means in each batch I practice 4 sets. On the third day each of the three batches included 5 sets, which means I practiced 15 sets in total. Yesterday was the 4th day and there was body ache so I decide to take a break and did not practice.
Last time when I started started with lower number of sets and intended to reach 21 sets and then continue for 30 days. But after the 7th day could not continue and therefore never reached 21 sets. This time I am already into the 21 sets in 4 days. Which means I am in much better shape for this and I feel that the chances are brighter this time.
How was the experience?
I decided to do in three batches of 7 sets each. I practice slowly with around 25-30 seconds for each round with concentration on the proper inhalation and exhalation. I also took a break of 2 minutes between two batches. First and the second rounds were relatively simple but the third round was tiring. Legs were bit shaky but not too much. During the last 4 sets I let my body loose tried to move naturally with the breathing which is less tiring. I think within some time the strength will increase and the last few sets should not be this much tiresome. My total time for the practice was around 18 minutes.
How is my routine practice affected?
I reduced my regular practice for last few days by few poses. Today I only did some stretching pose like Tadasana and Kati Chakrasana and after I finished the sets I practice Sarvangasana (Shouder Stand) as the legs were too tired. I plan to resume the rest of the asana practice after my body adjusts to this workload.
I will keep you updated on my progress in the next posts.
Related Posts
Day 5 to 7 of 30 Days Surya Namaskar Practice
Day 4 of 30 Days Surya Namaskar Practice
Pranam Asana - Pose 1 and 12 of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Hands Pose) - Improve Back and Shoulder Strength
Surya Namaskar - Day 2
My Experiment with Sun Salutations - Surya Namaskar
As you may be aware that Surya Namaskar consists of sequence of 12 poses which are practice one after another in a particular sequence. My goal is to practice 21 sets if two rounds, which means 42 rounds of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) each day for the next 30 days.
Why am I starting the Surya Namaskar experiment again?
Although this has been in my mind for a long time but some how I felt I was not ready for continuous 30 days of practice. Recently I was trying to compile a list of my wish list of things I wanted to do before I died and decided that this was one of the items in that list. If you want to see that list please see here. Though it may seem to be a very small thing in the scheme of life, but doing it continuously for 30 days is not easy. This is also the base for accomplishing one of my other goals from that list, which is practicing 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar for a week.
When I compiled the list it reignited my desire to achieve this goal. I thought of this last week and decided that on November 21st I will start again. As per the plan I have started that today. For last few months I was not including Surya Namaskar in my practice routine, so I started preparation around 4 days back. I started with 9 sets which included 2 breaks. Next day I had 12 sets with 2 breaks which means in each batch I practice 4 sets. On the third day each of the three batches included 5 sets, which means I practiced 15 sets in total. Yesterday was the 4th day and there was body ache so I decide to take a break and did not practice.
Last time when I started started with lower number of sets and intended to reach 21 sets and then continue for 30 days. But after the 7th day could not continue and therefore never reached 21 sets. This time I am already into the 21 sets in 4 days. Which means I am in much better shape for this and I feel that the chances are brighter this time.
How was the experience?
I decided to do in three batches of 7 sets each. I practice slowly with around 25-30 seconds for each round with concentration on the proper inhalation and exhalation. I also took a break of 2 minutes between two batches. First and the second rounds were relatively simple but the third round was tiring. Legs were bit shaky but not too much. During the last 4 sets I let my body loose tried to move naturally with the breathing which is less tiring. I think within some time the strength will increase and the last few sets should not be this much tiresome. My total time for the practice was around 18 minutes.
How is my routine practice affected?
I reduced my regular practice for last few days by few poses. Today I only did some stretching pose like Tadasana and Kati Chakrasana and after I finished the sets I practice Sarvangasana (Shouder Stand) as the legs were too tired. I plan to resume the rest of the asana practice after my body adjusts to this workload.
I will keep you updated on my progress in the next posts.
Related Posts
Day 5 to 7 of 30 Days Surya Namaskar Practice
Day 4 of 30 Days Surya Namaskar Practice
Pranam Asana - Pose 1 and 12 of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Hands Pose) - Improve Back and Shoulder Strength
Surya Namaskar - Day 2
sir
is it better to do surya namaskar after bath or before?
thanks
Bala
Hi Bala,
You can practice before bath. Once you finish then you can take bath after 15 minutes.
I have started doing suryanamaskars for past two weeks now , I do 10 counts twice will that be good enough to lose my weight? with controlled diet of steamed vegs and soups.
Hi Friend,
You are on the right track to lose weight as well as becoming fitter. I would suggest you to add Water Therapy also to your regime.
Here is the link to water therapy...
http://www.headfirstyoga.com/2009/02/how-to-detoxify-using-water-therapy.html
Kind Regards,
Nilendu