Influence of Surya Namaskara as a Fitness Booster

Background : Surya Namaskara is not only covering the elements of all Physical Exercises like body building, quick reflexes, stamina, strength, flexibility, dexterity, daring and initiative but also enhances the mental faculties of both the sides of the brain, I.Q., memory, concentration and creativity etc. Surya Namaskara also develops the most needed spiritual quality in man- awareness, alertness and wakefulness. Aim : To assess the effects of Surya Namaskara as a fitness booster Materials and Methods. In this study 113 Subjects included both male and female are participating. 113 students in the Experiment group are practicing Surya Namaskara for 45 minutes. Assessment Tools such as Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), BMI, Kraus-Weber Test, Self- Believe, Self Regulation were used to measure the parameters. Result : Total of 113 participants included in this study. Intervention of Surya Namaskara was given for 45 minutes for experimental group. Pre and Post data were taken. Found good result in many variables. Conclusion : In experimental group there was significant improvement found after the practice of Surya Namaskara on BMI, MASS levels, Self- Regulation, Kraus-Weber Test.