Malaika Arora practises Prithvi Namaskar: here’s how is it different from Surya Namaskar

It is performed with a mix of standing, sitting, and lying down postures, including squat stretches, forward bends, and twists. “It incorporates a series of movements that pay homage to the grounding and nurturing qualities of the Earth. Each posture in Prithvi Namaskar is designed to connect practitioners with the Earth element’s stability, strength, and vitality,” added Gulati.

 

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According to Gulati, it opens up the shoulders, chest, and upper back, which can help you attempt more advanced postures going forward in your practice.

How to do it?

*Vajrasana or Hero’s pose (with hands in a Namaste)

*Rise and bend back for Ustrasana variation

*Balasana (Child’s pose)

*Rise in sphinx pose

*Curl toes under and lift into forearm plank

*Bhujangasana (Cobra)

*Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

*Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana (3-Legged Dog) on both sides

*lower down to all your fours. Curl toes under, roll over toes

*Sit back for Dandasana (Staff pose)

*Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Fold) on both sides

*Upavistha Konasana or (Wide-Angle Seated Forward)

*Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge pose)

*Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Upward Extended Feet pose)
start with legs at 90°, lower legs to 60°, to 30° & then rest legs on floor;
then reverse it – raise legs up to 30°, to 60° to 90°

*Ustrasana (Camel pose)

*Balasana (Child’s pose)

*Vajrasana (Hero’s pose) with hands in namaste

Gulati said that this set of poses is like a building block for advanced practices like Surya Namaskar and can be done regularly when the body feels a lack of physical and mental energy. “However, if someone cannot practice this set, they can do modifications under proper guidance for optimum benefits,” suggested Gulati.

DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.