For a healthy lifestyle, exercising is crucial. It not only gets your body moving but also helps improve your heart condition and release dopamine in your body. For someone looking to lose weight, exercise become the key to burning those calories. Half an hour of tennis can burn 232 calories and rock climbing can burn 364 calories. Do you know the ultimate asana that helps you burn 417 calories? It is Surya Namakar of Sun Salutation. 

The 9 Asanas that make a set of Surya Namaskar

By only doing 10 minutes of Surya Namaskar, one burns around 140 calories. It is a full-body workout that has multiple benefits. 

Great Cardio 

Surya Namaskar engages many parts of the body at the same time. It helps you work on your arms, abs, legs and glutes. It increases flexibility and agility in your body. This exercise is great for increasing the blood flow in your body. 

Aids Weight Loss

Regular exercise of any kind can help aid one’s weight loss journey. But Surya Namaskar also helps by improving one’s digestion process. It stimulates the release of digestive juices which results in better metabolism. Surya Namaskar also helps in the absorption of nutrients from the food.

Glowing Skin

As Surya Namaskar increases blood flow in your body, it results in beautiful and glowing skin. It also helps get rid of toxins from one’s body. Unlike other exercises, Surya Namaskar also offers relaxation to the mind and body, reflecting on one’s skin.