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The purpose of this study was to see the effect of suryanamaskar on trunk joint mobility of morning walker�s men of Amravati. To achieve this purpose twenty (n = 20) men who regularly comes for morning walk at Degree College of Physical Education, Amravati were randomly selected. Subjects were divided into two groups (Experimental group � 10 men�s & Control group � 10 men�s). Age of the morning walkers was ranged between 35 to 40 years. The criterion variable of trunk joint mobility was measured by goniometer. The scoring unit of goniometer is in degree (max-360 degree). The reading showed by the apparatus at four sides i.e. left, right, forward and backward will be added together to get the final score. Pre-test was taken on the both the group prior to the Suryanamskar training and post-test was also administered after six weeks of Suryanamskar practices. Suryanamskar were practices every morning i.e. three days per week. First week the session consisted of 5 minutes warm-up 2 times suryanamaskar and 5 minutes cool-down, increased 2 times suryanamaskar every week. After six week training post test were administered and data were collected. Statistical analyses was done on the basis of �t� test to compare pre and post test of trunk joint mobility of morning walkers. Result of the study shows that on the basis of mean difference there was difference between the means of pre and post test of control and experimental group of morning walker men�s in reference to trunk joint mobility. To see this difference is significant or not at 0.05 level of significance. Researcher further calculated �t� test & above table shows that there is significant difference between pre and post test of experimental group of trunk joint mobility, as the calculated �t� value 1.93 is greater than tabulated �t� value 1.734. But there is insignificant found between pre and post test of control group of trunk joint mobility, as the calculated �t� value 0.951 is lesser than the tabulated �t� value 1.734. Concluding we can say that experimental group shows significant difference in reference to trunk joint mobility the differences may be attributed that Surya namaskar is basically a sun salutation that leads to healthy body, mind and soul. However, morning time is the best time for surya namaskar. Sun rises is the time when sun rays help revitalize the body and refresh the mind. It also increases the ability of muscle to perform movement with large amplitude (range of motion).