<p><strong>As winters are approaching, what kind of asanas would be beneficial for loosening a stiff body?</strong><br /> During winters, it is necessary to follow a practice that is suitable for the weather. Surya Namaskar can be an ideal practice as it generates and balances heat within the body. Surya Namaskar is a salutation to the Sun and represents energy, power, and vitality. The Surya Namaskar contains a total number of 8 asanas woven into a sequence of 12 steps for each side, Right and Left. The 8 asanas are Pranam asana (The Prayer Pose), Hastha Utanasana (Raised arms pose), Padahastasana (Standing forward bend), Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose), Santholanasana (Plank Pose), Ashtanga Namaskar Asana (Eight limbed salutation), Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) and Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward dog pose). Along with this, you can also incorporate pranayama techniques such as Surya Bhedi Pranayam, Kapal Bhati, and Khand Pranayam.<br /> &nbsp;</p>
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