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Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation)

To listen to a beautiful rendition of all the Surya Namaskar mantras, please click here (MP3)

A detailed description of the mantras and their significance is available here (MS Word file)

Position

Breathing

Mantra

Chakra

Picture

1

Exhale - Palms in the prayer position

Om Mitraya Namaha

Anahata (heart)

Yoga - Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)

2

Inhale - Stretch the arms out, up and back

Om Ravaye Namaha

Vishuddhi (throat)

Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)

3

Exhale - bending forward from the hips

Om Suryaye Namaha

Swadisthana (pelvic)

Asana - Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)

4

Inhale - left leg all the way back, looking up

Om Bhanave Namaha

Ajna (third eye)

Yoga Posture - Surya Namaskar

5

Exhale - right leg back (downward facing dog)

Om Khagaya Namaha

Vishuddhi (throat)

Yoga Pose - Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)

6

Hold - knees, chest and chin to the floor

Om Pushne Namaha

Manipura (navel)

Yoga Pose

7

Inhale- lift the head, neck and chest (cobra pose)

Om Hiranyagarbhaye Namaha

Swadhisthana (pelvic)

Exercise - Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)

8

Exhale - push back into downward facing dog

Om Marichaye Namaha

Vishuddhi (throat)

Yoga Pose - Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)

9

Inhale - left foot forward between the palms, look up

Om Adityaya Namah

Ajna (third eye)

Yoga Pose

10

Exhale - right foot forward, knees straight, bending forward

Om Savitre Namaha

Swadhisthana (pelvic)

Surya Namaskar

11

Inhale - stretch arms out, up and back

Om Arkaya Namaha

Vishuddhi (throat)

Yoga Pose Surya Namaskar

12

Exhale - straighten up, palms in the prayer position, release the arms

Om Bhaskaraya Namaha

Anahata (heart)

Yoga - Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)

Yoga - Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)

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Last modified: 04/21/08