Ashtanga Namaskar

Ashtanga Namaskar is a posture which sixth pose in Surya Namaskar sequence and it is done once in each round. Ashtanga mean eight parts of the body in Sanskrit and in this pose eight parts of the body are supposed to be touching the ground.

Steps to Practice Ashtanga Namaskar

1. If you are practicing this in Surya Namaskar sequence then start from Parvat Asana (Mountain Pose) else you can start this by lying on the abdomen on the mat.


2. Make sure that the hands are near the chest. The knees and the feet should touch the ground. Make sure that the elbows are parallel to each other.


3. Now touch the chest and the chin to the ground. Look forward. These are the eight body parts which should be touching the ground.


4. When you practice this pose as a part of Surya Namaskar, it is done while holding the breath also known as Kumbhak. Otherwise you can perform normal breathing.


5. Stay in this pose for few seconds and then move on to next pose with inhalation or come out of this pose slowly if done in isolation.

Benefits of Ashtanga Namaskar

1. This pose results in stronger core, and arms.


2. Helps in digestion problems


3. Beneficial in arthritis of arms

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