After impressing the internet with her viral 21-day anti-inflammatory diet challenge, Neha Dhupia has revealed her morning workout — 108 Surya Namaskars to wake her body up and start the day on a positive note. “Tyohaar mana liya … ab sehat bana lo. Karo 108 se apni din ki shuruaat,” the actor captioned her Instagram post.According to yoga expert Anadi Sharma, Surya Namaskar is an exercise set of 12 postures:Pranamasana: Helps to relax and calm both body and mind.Hastauttanasana: Stretches the chest and abdomen; helps keep energy level high.Hastapadasna: Massages the abdominal organs, increases the power of digestion and blood flow to the brain, relieves female disorders and stretches the spine.Ashwa Sanchalanasana: Stretches the quadriceps, hip muscles and spine, stimulates abdominal organs and increases mental power.Dandasana: Improves posture, strengthens back muscles and spine and stretches shoulders and chest.Story continues below this adAshtanga Namaskar: Develops the chest and strengthens arms and legs.Bhujangasana: Relieves tension in the back and spine and stimulates and expands the chest and abdominal organsAdho Mukha Svanasana: Strengthens legs and arms, stretches calf and spine muscles and relieves varicose veins.Ashwa Sanchalasana: Stretches the quadriceps, hip muscles and spine, stimulates abdominal organs and increases mental power. It is beneficial for indigestion and constipation.Story continues below this adHastapadasana: It helps to improve spinal posture, making the spine resilient, straight and flexible.Hastauttanasana: Stretches the chest and abdomen, lifts energy up through the body. It enables full utilisation of lung capacity.Tadasana: It also promotes balance between both sides of the body, apart from preparing the body for the upcoming cycle of Surya Namaskar. Learn the benefits of doing Surya Namaskar (Source: Freepik)Surya Namaskar’s forward bends and back stretches aid digestion by massaging abdominal organs, and the postures boost cardiovascular health and circulation, he added, further mentioning that the synchronised breathing calms the nervous system, reduces cortisol levels, and enhances mindfulness.Story continues below this adWhy 108?Yoga trainer Mansi Gulati said that doing 108 Surya Namaskars daily is a powerful physical and mental discipline, and while it may sound intense, it can be incredibly transformative if practiced with awareness and consistency. According to her, the number 108 has spiritual significance. “It can be meditative and lead to a deeper connection with self. If done daily, even at a slower pace, it can reshape your entire well-being in body, mind, and spirit,” she told indianexpress.com.Sharma believes doing Surya Namaskars daily systemically rewires far more than your hamstrings. “You’re not just stretching—you’re sending a clear signal to your nervous system: ‘I’m awake, I’m in control, and I finish what I start,'” he said, adding that it’s a complete feedback loop involving movement, breath, and closure in under five minutes. That alone trains your brain to operate from calm execution rather than scattered reaction, he added.ALSO READ | How many calories can you burn with surya namaskar in 5-10 minutes?Surya Namaskar is one of the few movements that bows the head and elevates the spine, said Sharma, continuing: “You feel less stuck in the head, more grounded in action. It also creates a behavioral domino effect. After those three rounds, you’re more likely to eat clean, respond instead of react, and feel slightly more present. Why? Because you did something hard, rhythmic, and self-generated—without applause. And that self-generated rhythm compounds.”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.