Question

Surya Namaskar is considered to be a complete exercise for the body and
has often been cited as a combination of Asanas that helps in stretching almost
all the major muscles. How many different Asanas does Surya Namaskar comprise of?
a 12
b 7
c 10
d 8

Answer 1

a. there are 12 postures for Surya namashkar

Answer 2

The number of different Asanas that Surya Namaskar comprises, is 12. (option a)

• The Surya Namaskar also called the Sun salutation or salute to the Sun, is a stepwise method of different yoga poses.
• These poses were performed as a worship of the Sun God, as per the Hindu mythology. It was done, as it is believed, to achieve better health and immortal life.
• It is a warm-up routine of yoga that consists of delicately linked asanas.
• The Surya Namaskar comprises a total of twelve asanas.
• Thus, the correct answer will be 'option a', that is 12.

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