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All about the Surya Namaskar - Yoga Steps

Surya Namaskar, an age-old yogic practice, is a comprehensive exercise, which contributes to mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. The namaskar is an obeisance to the Sun God or Surya. Surya namaskar is normally performed early in the morning, at daybreak, or in the evening, when the sun is setting. It is accompanied by a specific breathing pattern and chanting of mantras.
Surya Namaskar Steps
Surya Namaskar Steps

Steps of Surya Namaskar

• There are 3 forms of Surya namaskar. Surya namaskar A and B are fast-paced and part of Ashtanga yoga.

• Surya Namaskar A - This form of yoga comprises 11 steps, to be performed with each leg.

• Surya Namaskar B - This form of yoga comprises 19 steps, to be performed with each leg. This form of exercise is characterized by a warrior pose.

• Surya Namaskar C - This traditional form of yoga comprises of 12 steps, which is performed with each leg.

There are 12 basic steps of Surya namaskar. These steps vary with different types of Surya namaskars. The following steps, specific to type C, are performed at a slow pace.

Step 1: Pranamasan

Stand in an erect position, facing the sun, with palms folded near the chest in namaskar. Keep the feet together and breathe normally.

Step 2: Hasta Uttanasana

Breathe in, raise the arms upward, and bend backwards with the face pointing upwards and towards the sky. The back should be arched while bending backwards.

Step 3: Pada Hastasana

Exhale and keeping knees straight, bend down till the head touches the knees. The hands should touch the floor on either side of the feet with the palms flush against the ground

Step 4: Ashwa-Sanchalan-Asana

Inhale and stretch the left leg backwards, and balance the leg on the toes with the heel raised upwards. The right leg is bent at the knee and the head is lifted upwards to face the sky, while the hands remain stretched with the palms flush against the floor.

Step 5: Parvatasana

Exhale and keeping the palms flush against the ground, the right leg is pushed back to stay parallel with the left leg. The hip is raised with the head bent downwards to face the navel.

Step 6: Ashtanga namaskar

Inhale and lower the hips. The toes, knees, chest, and face touch the floor while the hips are slightly raised.

Step 7: Bhujangasana

Exhale and stretch arms. Lift the chest so the back arches and the head is bent backwards to face the sky.

Step 8: Parvatasana

Exhale and perform as in step 5

Step 9: Ashwa-Sanchalan-asana

Inhale and perform as in step 4

Step 10: Pada Hastasana

Exhale and perform as in step 3

Step 11: Hasta Uttanasana

Inhale and perform as in step 2.

Step 12: Pranamasan

Bring back the hands in a folded namaskar to the chest, and breathe normally as in step 1.

The steps are repeated once again, using the opposite leg in steps 4 to 9.  One round of surya namaskar thus consists of 24 steps.  The ideal regimen requires an individual to perform 12 rounds.

Mantras of Surya Namaskar | Sun Salutation

There are 12 mantras that accompany the surya namaskar postures, which praise the different qualities of the Sun God or Surya. When surya namaskar is performed with the chant of mantras, there is a spiritual effect providing overall well-being. One can chant them out aloud or in the mind while performing surya namaskar. Below are the mantras with their meanings.

Om Mitraaya Namaha:

Praise be to the One who is the friend of all

Om Ravaye Namaha:

Praise be to the One who shines brightly and is filled with radiance

Om Suryaaya Namaha:

Praise be to the One who eliminates darkness and brings in light

Om Bhaanave Namaha:

Praise be to the One who is filled with brilliance and lustre

Om Khagaya Namaha:

Praise be to the One who traverses the entire sky and is all-pervasive

Om Pooshne Namaha:

Praise be to the One who provides nourishment and fulfils desires

Om Hiranyagarbhaaya Namaha:

 Praise be to the One with a golden-hued lustre

Om Mareechaye Namaha:

 Praise be to the One who shines with the light of innumerable rays

Om Adityaaya Namaha:

 Praise be to the One who is the son of the divine cosmic mother, Aditi

Om Savitre Namaha:

 Praise be to the One who gives life

Om Aarkaaya Namaha:

 Praise be to the One who is worthy of all glory

Om Bhaskaraaya Namaha:

 Praise be to the One who is wise and illuminates the heavenly world

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