Surya Namaskar - An Holistic Approach

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It was a great experience to stand in front of this installation named “Surya Namaskara” at “Terminal 3 Indira Gandhi International Airport”, New Delhi, India. 

The human figures have been created by Sculptor/Artist by the name of Nikhil Bhandari and was installed in 2011. These are 12 individual human figures which have been sculpted to represent 12 yoga poses which collectively depict the Surya Namaskar or the Sun Salutation. The spiral base of the installation provides the most apt transition to the reach the climax. 

Each pose is the culmination of an asanas and when done early in the morning along with the recitation of the correct chant gives a perfect workout for the entire body.

The airport might not be the place to practice these asanas but without any doubt an appropriate place for showcasing our ancient tradition and instill a thirst to know more about it. Let’s start our day with humility saluting the mighty power that makes our entire world revolve around it.

Simply put, why not pick up some knowledge on the go, particularly as it has the potential to unleash holistic improvement for our body & soul….. Pagan or not pagan.

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  1. Vandana MathurSeptember 11, 2018 at 4:20 PM

    Yes it is a popular spot for selfies and photographs. Surya namaskar gives very good exercise to body. I practice it everyday and find it very beneficial.

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    1. SumandebraySeptember 12, 2018 at 8:40 AM

      I wish I too could motivate myself to practice this regularly.
      Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2018 at 7:44 PM

    Hey very interesting blog!

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  3. SumandebraySeptember 12, 2018 at 8:40 AM

    Many thanks for your appreciation.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2018 at 7:55 PM

    Hi there, I log on to your new stuff regularly.
    Your writing style is witty, keep doing what you're doing!

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  5. SushantMay 12, 2020 at 3:32 PM

    Surya Namaskar poses or the sun salutation, which is very commonly practiced in most forms of yoga, originally evolved as a type of worship of surya, the Vedic solar deity. Surya the Hindu solar deity by concentrating on the sun, for vitalization. It consists of Yogasana and Pranayama. It is useful in all the age groups of people. A full round of surya namaskar poses is considered to be two sets of the twelve poses with the change in the second set where opposite leg is moved first.

    Surya Namaskar Poses

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  6. sujinDecember 22, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    Steps to Surya Namaskar Appreciating the persistence you put into your blog and detailed information you provide.

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