In Hindu mythology, the sun god is worshiped as the source of all life on earth. Everything we eat, breathe and drink has the sun's element in it. Life on earth will not be possible without the sun. Surya Namaskar in ancient ways paid tribute to the sun which is the source of all energy on earth. Apart from the mythological importance, Surya Namaskar is practiced because it is a whole body exercise. Surya Namaskar not only stretches your body but also works on your cardiovascular system along with improving blood circulation. Surya Namaskar is something between warming up and proper training. So, stretch your body to get rid of stiffness before you start doing asanas. If you do this asana in front of the sun, it is even better for your health. Called Salam Matahari in English, doing 12 sets of Surya Namaskar is the same as doing 288 yoga poses. Surya Namaskar if done at a fast pace is a good exercise for your cardiovascular system, and when done slowly, it relaxes the