Global Surya Namaskar on Makar Sankranti Day

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The Ministry of AYUSH( Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy ) is organising a global Surya Namaskar demonstration programme for 75 lakh people on January 14, the day of Makar Sankranti.

• This occasion commemorates thanksgiving to 'Mother Nature' for bestowing health, wealth and happiness. 
•  According to the ministry ,the  Surya Namaskar has been known to develop immunity and improve vitality, which is significant to our health during pandemic conditions. Exposure to the Sun further provides the human body with Vitamin D, which has been widely recommended in all medical branches around the world.
• Surya Namaskar is a set of eight ‘asanas’ performed in 12 steps with coordination of the body and mind. It is preferably performed in the early morning.

Union Minister for AYUSH : Mr. Sabananda Sonowal