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Surya Namaskar as a Holistic Yogic Practice for Physical, Psychological, and Psychophysiological Well-being

Author(s) Mr. Anoop Pandey, Mr. Anil Kumar Yadav, Dr. Naman Yadav
Country India
Abstract Surya Namaskar, commonly known as Sun Salutation, is a foundational yogic sequence traditionally understood as a synthesis of physical postures, breathing regulation, and mindful awareness. Although often presented in modern contexts as a physical fitness routine, Surya Namaskar represents a comprehensive yogic practice that integrates bodily movement, respiratory rhythm, mental focus, and psychophysiological regulation. This qualitative conceptual paper aims to examine the holistic benefits of Surya Namaskar through an integrative analysis grounded in yogic philosophy, mind–body science, and contemporary health frameworks. Rather than employing experimental methods, the study adopts a narrative synthesis approach to interpret the multidimensional effects of Surya Namaskar on physical fitness, emotional balance, mental clarity, autonomic regulation, and psychosocial well-being. The analysis suggests that Surya Namaskar enhances musculoskeletal integrity, cardiovascular efficiency, respiratory capacity, metabolic balance, stress resilience, emotional regulation, attentional stability, and psychophysiological coherence. Through synchronized movement and breath awareness, the practice facilitates bottom-up self-regulation and systemic harmony across bodily and mental domains. The findings highlight Surya Namaskar’s relevance for preventive health, wellness promotion, education, and lifestyle-based interventions. The paper concludes that Surya Namaskar should be conceptualized not merely as a sequence of postures but as an embodied yogic system fostering integrative health, adaptive functioning, and holistic well-being.
Keywords Surya Namaskar, yoga, holistic health, mental well-being, psychophysiology, mind–body integration, preventive healthcare
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.68188
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