Surya Namaskara

(Sun Salutation)
 

 

 

 

Surya Namaskar (1)

Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)

Body Posture

 

Stand erect with feet together and join the palms in the center of the chest in the style of Indian salute and inhale. Then exhale and push the hands down straightening and lowering the arms until the elbows touch the sides.

 

Associated Mantra

 

 "Aum Mitraaye Namah" (Om mi-try-yay na-mah-hay)  Salutations to Mitra, the bestower

of universal friendship.

You can use the Bija Mantra: "Om Hram" as an alternate when practicing more rapidly.

 

Visualization

 

Concentrate on Anahata Chakra - The 'Heart' Chakra.

Try to feel very bright and positive, as if greeting the shining sun!

 

Specific Health Benefits

 

Promotes balance between both sides of the body.

Develops a sense of poise and respect for body and mind in preparation for the following

postures.

 

 

 

                                                                                                

Surya Namaskara Sun Salutation 2

 

 

 

Also read from Kundalini Yoga-SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA

KUNDALINI PRANAYAMA

KUNDALINI

INTRODUCTION

YOGA SADHANA

PRANAYAMA

PRAYER TO MOTHER KUNDALINI

EXPERIENCES ON AWAKENING OF KUNDALINI

GRADATIONAL ASCENT OF MIND

PRANAYAMA FOR AWAKENING KUNDALINI

 

 

ASANAS

MUDRAS AND BANDHAS

EIGHT MAJOR SIDDHIS

DHARANA

MYSTIC EXPERIENCES

HINTS ON YOGA

SPIRITUAL DIARY

YOGA-KUNDALINI UPANISHAD

GLOSSARY

 

 

 

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