Chandra Namasaskar Essay In English

The word Chandra means ‘moon’.The moon has no light of its own but reflects the light of the sun. Different phases of moon have different effects on earth and its inhabitants. The Siva Samhita, an ancient Indian text describes the moon as source of immortality. Although, the Chandra Namaskar can be done at any time of the day, the best time to practice this asana is in the evening, around sunset, when the moon is up.

The Chandra Namaskar is a reflection of Surya Namaskar .The asanas are the same as in Surya Namaskar except that Ardha Chandrasana is done after Ashwa Sanchalanasana.

The Chandra namaskar is set of fourteen fixed cyclic movements (asanas).The fourteen cyclic movements of Chandra Namaskar relate to the fourteen lunar phases.

While inhaling lift your chest upwards and slowly make hand straight standing on ground on palms.

22. Both foot should be fully stretched and close together.

23. Lower part of body till naval should touch the ground.

24. But eyes should be focussed upwards towards sky.

• Adhomukha Svanasana/ Parvata Asana (Reverse) - (8th Cyclic Movement)

25. Perform the 6th Cyclic movement again.

• Ardh-Chandra Asana - ( 11th Cyclic Movement)

26. Raise your hands and stretch both arms over the head keeping them shoulder width apart.

27. Arch the back look up, raising the chin (Same as 4th Cyclic movement).

• Utanasana / Paadhasta Asana ( 12th Cyclic Movement)

28. Bring the right foot next to the left, and straighten the knees.

29. Bring the crown of the head towards the floor. (Same as step 3)

• Hasta Uttanasana/Urdhavhastasana ( 13th Cyclic Movement)

30. Keeping the arms shoulder width apart, raise the torso with spine as straight as possible. 31. Bring the hands up over the head, and reaching back, bending slightly. (Same as step 2)

• Pranam Asana (Salutation Pose) ( 14th Cyclic Movement)

32. Bring the palms together in front of the chest centre. (Same as step