News India Live, Digital Desk: We often spend thousands of rupees on gym membership and protein powder in the name of fitness. But do you know that our ancestors had invented a technique thousands of years ago, which would not be wrong if called a “perfect workout” today? I am talking about Surya Namaskar. You must have seen your school PT or yoga gurus doing this on TV. But this is not just a combination of 12 steps, but it is the cheapest and best way to keep your body machinery fit. Let us understand today what it actually does on our body.1. The most direct path to weight loss: Belly bulge is a common problem in today’s sitting jobs. Surya Namaskar involves stretching of almost every part of the body. Its 12 steps work on your abdominal muscles in such a way that if you do a few sets of them every day, even the stubborn fat starts melting. 2. That ‘special’ glow will come on your face. Instead of getting thousands of facials done, it is better to improve the blood circulation of your body. When you change the postures of Surya Namaskar, blood circulation increases throughout the body. Its direct effect is visible on your face and skin. Your skin starts looking clearer and brighter than before.3. Stress and irritability will reduce. In today’s hustle and bustle, stress remains with us like a shadow. Doing Surya Namaskar calms the nervous system of our body. If this is done with proper breathing process, then the mind becomes focused and the mental fatigue which used to wreak havoc on us till evening, gradually starts disappearing. 4. Better digestion and bone strength: If you have problem of constipation or gas, then the asanas of Surya Namaskar give a good massage to your abdominal organs, which improves digestion. Along with this, it makes the bones and spine so flexible that the problem of back and joint pain will remain away from you till old age. How to start? See, do not make the mistake of doing 50 Surya Namaskars in the very first day out of enthusiasm. Give time to your body. Initially do 2 to 5 sets and gradually increase the number. Doing it with the first fresh sunlight in the morning is considered to be most beneficial as it also provides Vitamin D. My Opinion: Body is a temple, and there is no need of any expensive machine for its maintenance. Surya Namaskar gives you a chance to spend time with yourself. Try it today and feel the difference yourself! What place does yoga have in your daily routine? Have you ever done Surya Namaskar? Please share your experiences with us in the comments.