Like every year,Geeta went to her grandparents house in her summer vacation.

Her grandparents lived in a beautiful town in India.From the windows and the front yard,she could enjoy the beautiful view of Sunrise and Sun setting behind the mountains.

Geeta loved watering the plants in her Grandpa's garden.She called him 'Dadaji'.She loved the way he taught her to identify different plants by the shape and smell of the leaves.

She could identify Tulsi(Basil),Turmeric,

Ginger, Garlic etc.

One day,Geeta was helping Dadaji arrange his stuff.

She asked,'Dadaji!Where are your medicines?'

'Medicines!!!'Dadaji exclaimed.

'Now why would I need medicines?'

'Oho Dadaji! You don't get it.All Grandparents are supposed to take medicines'.Geeta said innocently.

'Ha!Ha!Ha!'Dadaji laughed.

Dadaji made Geeta sit in his lap.

'My child!I don't need medicines because I am healthy.I have been doing exercise regularly and I eat healthy food.'

Geeta asked,'So Dadaji!If I do exercise and eat healthy food,even I don't have to take medicines?'

Dadaji said,'Yes !Of course'

'Let us go for a morning walk tomorrow.

I am going to introduce you to a friend.'

'A friend!!!!Yayyy!'Geeta said.

Dadaji said,'Yes!His name is Gopal.He is going to show us something very special.'

Next day Geeta got up early and got ready for the morning walk.

She was eager to meet Gopal.

Holding Dadaji's hand,she went for the walk.

They saw the early morning Red Sun rising behind the mountain.

Geeta saw a boy wearing Dhoti.He greeted Dadaji joining his hands,bowed his head and said 'Namaste.'

Dadaji also bowed his head,joined his hands and greeted him back saying 'Namaste'.

Geeta did the same too.

Dadaji introduced him to Geeta,'This is Gopal.He is going to show us how to do proper Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation.'

'And this is Geeta.She is my grand daughter.'He continued.

'Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is the best form of Yog.

Doing Surya Namaskar regularly keeps you fit all along.'

Dadaji said.

As Gopal started doing Surya Namaskar,Dadaji started explaining each step to Geeta.

'Start Suryanamaskar or Sun Salutation facing

the Sun.'

'Stand straight facing Sun.

Keep your feet together

and join your palms together

in prayer position.'

Dadaji started explaining.

'Inhale and raise your arms

in upward salute.

Tilt slightly backwards

arching your back and look

at your hands.'

'Exhale slowly,bend forward,

placing your arms on either 

sides of your feet and

face touching your knees.'