Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutations, is a powerful practice that can offer multiple health benefits, including helping with weight management. However, it’s important to know that no exercise specifically targets belly fat. Surya Namaskar engages multiple muscle groups and when practiced regularly, it can enhance your overall metabolism, which is beneficial for fat reduction.
In the Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, stubborn belly fat might relate to imbalances in the doshas or weak digestive fire (agni). Surya Namaskar is warming and stimulating, nourishing your agni, aiding digestion and promoting better energy flow through the nadis. This can help harmonize your body’s systems, supporting better overall balance, which may include reduced abdominal fat over time.
Results often vary greatly among individuals and depend on aspects like your unique prakriti (constitution), current health status, and lifestyle. Consistency is key here—progress may be seen in a few weeks to a few months.
To augment the effects of Surya Namaskar, you might consider pairing it with a light diet focused on balancing your doshas. For instance, avoid heavy, greasy, or overly sweet foods that can aggravate kapha, which could be contributing to the accumulation of weight. Instead, focus on including more moong dal, leafy greens, cumin, and turmeric which can help reignite your digestive fire.
Finally, ensure you’re getting enough water and rest, as both are crucial to supporting a healthy metabolism. If you find yourself feeling over-exerted, it might be beneficial to listen to your body and moderate the intensity or duration of your practice as needed. If more rapid or specific results are desired, consulting with a practitioner might provide tailored insights aligned with your constitution.
