Surya Namaskar - Introduction

SUN GOD

In general, there are two different methods of calculating the Calender Zones. One on the basis of Surya and the other on the basis of Chandra. Which is the right method is not the matter. Who believes in what system, follows the same. This Application is going to be dealing in the Calender System Currently followed in the Indian Sub Continent which is of SOLAR (SUN). Why so? because Sun is suppose to be the Father of the planet array in each family. That is why its called the a Solar Family. Sun in general has the tendency to destroy the unwanted. Where the sun rays are there, we cannot see any Fungal Elements. These generally develop in the darker area only. Be it any thing, this statement is a valid one. As the Sun Rays does every good in the out side, it does more good in the human anatomy too. Every other planet takes the rays and glow. Moon is a classic example for that. Which side the Sun light is there, that side Moon glows. The other side is dark. Similarly in a human body, who understands this concept and worship Sun will have a great life and glitter "Thejas". With out wasting much time lets get in to the subject.

Surya Namaskar - Body a Temple Zone

Temple and Human

Normaly human body is considered to the place of GOD. This is the place where the Soul rest in, when it visits the earth. According to the beleif, the purpose of human creation is to realise and get back to the home which is the Abode.
There are many Saints and Siddhas who have proved this in the past and proving currently in India. All of them with out performing this noble art of SUN GOD worshiping (Surya Namaskar)have never completed their Task. In some method or other Both Moon and SUN is being worshipped here with out any second thought.
In what way the picture shown above is meaning ful for this. It's very simple. Any big Temple constructed according to the "AGAMA"   (The Artitectural Engineering for Temple Construction) symbalises how body worshipping is equal to Temple worshipping and how one can purify his body so as to attain the immortality. In other words Surya Namaskara is equal to Temple Worshiping and the Body is the place of GOD.

Surya Namaskar - Namaskara Asanas and its Benefits

Namaskara Asanas ans its Benefits

Surya Namaskar -Namaskara Asana and Planetry Remidy

Namaskara Asanas ans Planetary Remedy

The following are the benefits one can get by doing Surya Namaskar. It is not a mere exercise but Multi Sin Purifier.

Surya Namaskar - Namaskar Asana Postures

Namaskara Asanas

1. Surya Namskara Asana.

Stand upright on an mat. Fix both the palms in a closed position to each other and keep it slightly away from the chest. Close your eyes.
Breath : Deep Inhale & Exhale.
Mantra : Om Mithraaya Namaha.
Then go to the next position




2. Oorthuva Namaskaara Asana

From the earlier position, slowly inhale and as shown slowly lift both your hands above the head. and chant the Mantra.
Breath : Inhale
Mantra : Om Ravaye' Namaha.
Then go to the next position

3. Paadha Hasthaasanam

From the earlier position, slowly exhale and bend down. Try to catch the legs and then with out folding the knee try to touch the floor with your palms.
Breath : Exhale
Mantra : Om Sooryaaya Namaha.
Then go to the next position

4. Eka Paadha Pracharana Asana

From the earlier position, with out moving the hands, inhale and push your right leg back as much as possible. in this position, your right leg will be stretched and left leg will be in folded position and compress the chest.
Breath : Inhale
Mantra : Om Banave' Namamha. Then go to the next position

5. Dhwi Paadha Pracharana Asana

From the earlier position, slowly move your left leg also and stay in slanting position. At this stage, hold your breath and Exhale.
Breath : Hold and Exhale
Mantra : Om Gakaya Namaha.
Go to the next position

6. Boothaarasan

From the earlier position with out changing the place, Inhale fold your knee and rest the body on it. At this stage, your hands will be stretched as you have not moved it from where you have placed and the entire body will be compressed. Now Exhale and remain till mantra chanting time.
Breath : Inhale and Exhale
Mantra : Om Pooshane' Namaha.Then go to the next position

7. Saashtaanga Namaskar

From the earlier position, inhale and push your body forward towards the placed hands and stay on the support of your Hands and Toes. Then Exhale and chant Mantra. Breath : Inhale and Exhale.
Mantra : Om Hiranya karbaya Namaha.Then go to the next position

8. Bujangasan

From the earlier position, with the support of hands and toes, inhale and bend and raise your front portion of the body and bend the neck upwards. at this position, the entire weight will be on the hands and shoulder. Breath : Inhale Mantra : Om Mareechale Namaha

9. Swanaasana or Yoothrasana

From the earlier position, without changing the fixation, inhale and raise your body like a mountain. bend your head internally and see the abdomen. Breath : Exhale Mantra : Om Aadhtiyaaya Namaha. Then go to the next position

10. Boothaarasan

From the earlier position with out changing the place, Inhale fold your knee and rest the body on it. At this stage, your hands will be stretched as you have not moved it from where you have placed and the entire body will be compressed. Now Exhale and remain till mantra chanting time.
Breath : Inhale and Exhale
Mantra : Om Savithre' Namaha.Then go to the next position

11. Eka Paadha Pracharana Asana

From the earlier position, with out moving the hands, exhale and bring your right leg near to the right hand. In this position, your right leg will be folded and compressing the chest and left leg will be in stretched position.
Breath : Inhale. Mantra : Om Baanave' Namamha. Immediately bring the left leg also near to the left hand and remain in Paadha Hasthaasan. Then go to the next position

12. Paadha Hasthaasanam

From the earlier position, slowly exhale and bend down. Try to catch the legs and then with out folding the knee try to touch the floor with your palms.
Breath : Exhale
Mantra : Om Bhaskaraaya Namaha.
Then go to the next position

Soorya Namaskaara Asana

This is a finisher. Just from the Paadha Hasthaasana slowly inhale and come back to the normal standing position. then exhale. As usual bring both the palms close to each other and place it away from the chest and pray. Deep Inhale and Deep Exhale

Notes: Normally we must do this in a very slow and supple manner. After the right side practice, repeat the same steps for the left side also. Both side workout is one count. Like this in the first week 3 counts, then second week 6 counts and gradually increase to your comfort level. No where one should strain. Have a healthy life. don't forget to send your feed back and ratings.Thank you.

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Surya Namaskar - Mantra and Meaning

Surya Mantra

Om Mithraaya Namaha - Friends for all, we worship you.
Om Ravaye Namaha - You are the Pinkala Nadi "Right Side Breath' we worship you.
Om Suryaaya Namaha - You are enriched with the Power of the Almight, we worship you.
Om Banave Namaha - You are the one who give Brightness, we worship you.
Om Gakaaya Namaha - You are the one who Parade in the Sky, we worship you. 
Om Pooshane' Namaha - You are the one who protects all good things and make them grow we worship you.
Om Hiranya Karpaya Namaha - Yor Glitter like Gold, we worship you.
Om Mareechale' Namaha - You have powerful rays, we worship you.
Om Aathithyaaya Namaha - You are the Noble son of Great Maa Athithi, we worship you.
Om Savithre' Namaha - You are the creator, we worship you.
Om Arnaaya Namaha - You are having Redish Glow, we worship you.
Om Baskaraaya Namaha -You are the one gives light, we worship you.
All the above said Mantras are praising Surya Deva directly. Why so? it is because, each and every Mantra is worshiping his every quality and Parakrama ( his excellence).
Each Mantra chanting gives a very different vibration and one should stay in each position when they chant every Mantra. These Vibrations purifies the cells and Karma.    

Surya Namaskar - Asana, Breath Table

Table for Surya Namaskara

This Table will give the basic information on Exercise Sequence,Mantra and Breath. kindly use this as a Gide line.

Surya Namaskar - Surya Prayer.

Surya Prayer 
Oh Surya Deva! You are the head and the Supreme Ruler of Seven world.
Oh Surya Deva! Destroy our sins and shower your bliss on us.
Oh Surya Deva! You are the Guide to Arna the great Charioteer of yours.
Oh Surya Deva! Bless us with your holy palm.
Oh Surya Deva! Destroy our Karmic Sins.
Oh Surya Deva! Bless us the great Gyana of the Brahmam.
Oh Surya Deva! Enlighten us on the Body Concept.
Oh Surya Deva! You are the Supreme Everlasting and Pure.
Oh Surya Deva! Our Salutations in this birth and pray for a position in the Abode.

Surya Namaskar - Who is SUN GOD?

Who is Sun God ?
According to the Hindu Mythology, 'Sun' is the son of MAA Athithi. She is another form of Aadhi. Sun is the Root cause and Head of All 'Vedhas'and treated as a 'DEVA' - 'Surya Dhevo Bhava'. Fire and Heat is the combination his formation.
The word 'SURYA' means "Energy of the Almighty". Sun has two wives. They are 'Sanchana' and 'Chaayaa'.
Sanchana was not able to withstand the 'Thejas' the energy full exposure and posed her in another form and left her with Sun God. Then Sun made that form in to seven horses and retained in his Holy Chariot. Sun and Sanchana had three issues. They are MANU, YAMA & YAMUNA.

Sun parade in a seven horsed Chariot and sitting on a Lotus. His Charioteer is 'Sri Arna'. Sri Arna is elder to 'Sri Garuda'. Sri Arna is in charge of ' Ushath kala' -  'Pre Dawn'. Sri Arna is an expert in Chariot riding with his exemplary techniques.  Also he protects every living being in getting affected with the tremendous power of Surya Deva.

Surya Namaskar - Norms

Surya Namaskar - Norms

The following are the Guidelines for practicing Surya Namaskar.

1. After Sunrise and during Sun set.
2. Stomach should be empty.
3. In case you have traveled or awake the earlier night, please avoid.
4. Those who had interpersonal relationship previous night please Avoid.
4. Please avoid Tea or Coffee as these are nerve losers.
5. Yoga Mat or Non movable spread is a must.
6. Avoid tight dressing as it will tear off while stretching.
7. The room must be spacious switch off fan and A.C
8.While practicing avoid wearing watches, specs, earphone, mobile etc.,
9. Its better to avoid all the other works and focus on the practice.
10. One must practice gently and supple manner.
11. Allow the sweat to flow and get dried on its own.
12. Post practice double the time relaxation is a must.

Surya Namaskar - Body

Body

Our human body is a combination of five elements and substituted by 96 substances.
Three major ailments will affect our body
1. Vaadha - Vaayu
2. Pitha - Heat
3. Sileththuma or Kabha - Cold.
If one malfunctions, the system will get disturbed.
Surya Namaskar and its Mantra does the purification on day to day basis. Every morning and Evening one has to perform this life saving practice. How this works? Every posture has 3 techniques in  it.
a. Posture
b. Mantra
c. Breath.
These are the key factors which does the magic.

Surya Namaskar - Why SUN?

Why one should perform Surya Namasakar?
Because he is our True father? In the sence from him only all the other planets took off in our solar system.Similarly Moon gives a lovable ray and is treated as our Mother. It is a must for the mankind to bow these parents as they are the root cause for all the living beings in the Earth. These statements will look ocward but, the science world one day will agree to this. With out Worshipping Sun one cannot get the Power. With out worshipping the moon one cannot get intellect "Gyana". In other words Sun is the Health and Moon is the Mind. Unless these two are sound, human cannot live peacfully and happily. Let us see  what good and benefit Surya Namaskar does to our body in the coming slides.