YOGABHARATI

Suryanamaskar Suryanamaskar is “a Salutation to the Sun“ which is made of twelve steps where the whole muscular structure of the body is used. It is a complete exercise, where the muscles are toned; respiration and cardiac rhythm is quickened and intensified without inducing breathlessness and fatigue. Actually, it is just made up of only six movements (asanas), which is repeated in reverse order in the next six counts. Doesn’t it seem to look easy now? Learn all the asanas individually and just place them in the sequence, and your salutation is complete. Let us learn and appreciate the importance of Suryanamaskar and its bountiful effects: SN is not limited in its action to any part of the body; it acts on the whole body SN tones the digestive system by the alternate compression and stretching of the abdominal region. It massages all the inner organs of the abdomen, activates digestion, and relieves constipation and dyspepsia. SN is performed with synchronization of breathing

 The lovely colour is from grated raw beetroot that is ground with coconut and green chilli and then given a flavourful tempering of spices. When all of this is mixed with whisked curd, it not only looks lovely but also   tastes very good with rice. Beetroots have always been included in my recommended vegetable list Although beets have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, most people can safely eat beetroots a few times a week (and their greens in unlimited quantities), enjoying not only their sweet, earthy flavor but also their powerhouse nutrients that will boost your health. There are different ways of preparing beetroot raita. This recipe includes coconut and raw beetroot. Ingredients: • Grated beetroot- 1 small • Coconut- 3 to 4 tbsp. • Green chilli- according to your spice level Grind all this to a fine paste with water. Mix this with sour whisked curd about 1 to ½ cup). In Bangalore, curds are not sour usually, so I add little tamarind past