Do you know what's Chandra Namaskar? Here's why you should try this yoga routine

Ever since yoga became an accepted mainstream form of exercise as well as meditation, the craze around it has led to a huge surge in popularity. With so much information available about it on the internet, just a few clicks away from your fingers we often get overwhelmed with what to follow. If you are also not sure what to do, allow us to introduce you to the Chandra Namaskar yoga routine.

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What is Chandra Namaskar?

Chandra Namaskar is made up of two Hindi words, 'chandra' which means the moon and 'namaskar' which is the traditional Indian gesture of greeting. Combining the two words, 'Chandra Namaskar' is simplistically a sequence of yoga asanas or poses for salutation to the moon. Chandra Namaskar is ideally performed in the evening to honour the moon's soothing properties and welcome its sense of calm in our own lives, Just like Surya Namaskar, it involves a yoga routine which is all about stretching your body and controlling your breathing while doing so.

Health benefits of Chandra Namaskar

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1) Increases flexibility

The flow of yoga poses that make the Chandra Namaskar helps in increasing the flexibility of the pelvic region and strengthens the muscle of your lower back, according to a research study.

2) Cardiovascular benefits

According to research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, regular practice of yoga poses helps reduce several risk factors for heart disease such as BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol.

3) Reduces stress

Following a set pattern while gently exercising your muscles and practising deep breathing helps your body as well as your mind relax. According to a research study, people who regularly practice such Hatha yoga poses found it to be very beneficial in dealing with stress-related anxiety and depression.

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How to do Chandra Namaskar

According to Raj Yoga Rishikesh, here's a simple sequence that you can follow to practice Chandra Namaskar

Step one: Prayer Pose (Pranam Asana)

Step two: Raised-arms Pose (Hasta Uttanasana)

Step three: Standing Forward Bend Pose (Padahastasana)

Step four: Equestrian Pose (Ashwasanchalan Asana)

Step five: Half-moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

Step six: Plank Pose (Santolanasana)

Step seven: Eight-limbed Bow Pose (Ashtanga Pranamasana)

Step eight: Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Step nine: Downward-facing Dog Pose (Adhomukhi Swanasana)

Step ten: Equestrian Pose (Ashwasanchalan Asana)

Step eleven: Half-moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

Step twelve: Standing Forward Bend Pose (Padahastasana )

Step thirteen: Raised-Arms Pose (Hastha Utthan Asana)

Step fourteen: Prayer Pose (Pranam Asana)

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