India, April 15 -- Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation, is a 12-step yoga sequence known for boosting physical strength, flexibility, and mental well-being. Dr Prashant Katakol, a neurosurgeon and yoga teacher with 33 years of experience, shared that Surya Namaskar offers more than just flexibility. In an Instagram post dated April 14, 2026, he shared how it acts as a natural antidepressant.

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Here are the Surya Namaskar steps:

Here are the benefits of Surya Namaskar:

Quoting research done by the International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Dr Prashant Katakol highlighted that Surya Namaskar is often done for flexibility, but it does wonders for t...