In a series of live videos on Ministry Of AYUSH’s YouTube channel, they’ve discussed about the SURYA NAMASKAR PROGRAMME to be held on 14th Jan and it’s registration process.

To spread awareness about the initiative— they started off the discussion on how Surya Namaskar is good for our health such as it develops immunity and improves vitality. Then they moved on to the purpose of organising the programme specifically on Makar Sakranti. It is because the sun energy on that day is at it’s all time high which is good for our mind, body and soul.

They also briefly mentioned that the programme is global and around 30-40 Lakh people have already registered for the demonstration programme.

➖What Is Surya Namaskar?
In Surya Namaskar, Surya refers to ‘the sun,’ and Namaskar means ‘bowing down in respect.’ This has been the most popular yogic kriyas for many decades now,as it combines 12 yoga asanas in a yogic sequence.

Practicing Surya Namaskar daily helps in balancing three constituents of your body, i.e., Kapha, Pitta, and Vata, which will help you lead your life in a greater way and influence your creativity and intuitive abilities. It’s simple yet powerful poses are what make it possible for people of all age groups and all sizes to perform it, anytime, anywhere.

According to the official letter by PIB,“The Ministry of AYUSH is organizing a global Surya Namaskar Demonstration programme on 14 January 2022 for 75 lakh people globally (on the day of Makar Sakranti to commemorate the journey of the sun to the Northern Hemisphere).This occasion commemorates thanksgiving to 'Mother Nature' for bestowing health, wealth and happiness.On this day, the 'Surya Namaskar' is offered as a salutation to the Sun to exhibit one’s gratitude for each of its rays as it nurtures all living beings.

Scientifically,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.”

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1788714
https://youtu.be/mBUiY9FLpj0