Surya Namaskar

This is an excellent set of exercises to start your day with, which energises you for the whole day.

However, it's good to learn from an authorised Yoga instructor, before starting.

 

 

These are the Mantras to be chanted along which are believed to direct prana,(life force or vital energy)to the body:

Asana 1 - Pranamasana, Prayer Pose:

"Om Mitraya Namaha”

“Salutations to the friend of all.”

Asana 2 – Hasta Utthanasana, Raised Arms Pose

“Om Ravaye Namaha”

“Salutations to the shining one.”

Asana 3 – Padahastasana, Hand to Foot Pose

"Om Suryaya Namaha”

“Salutations to he who induces activity.”

Asana 4 – Ashwa Sanchalasana, Equestrian Pose

“Om Bhanave Namaha”

“Salutations to he who illumines.”

Asana 5 – Adho Mukha Svanasana, Downward Dog

"Om Khagaya Namaha”

“Salutations to he who moves quickly in the sky.”

Asana 6 – Ashtanga Namaskara, Salute with Eight Points

“Om Punshne Namaha”

“Salutations to the giver of strength.”

Asana 7 – Bhujangasana, Cobra Pose

“Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha”

“Salutations to the golden, cosmic self.”

Asana 8 – Adho Mukha Svanasana, Downward Dog

“Om Marichaye Namaha”

“Salutations to the Lord of the Dawn.”

Asana 9 – Ashwa Sanchalasana, Equestrian Pose

“Om Adityaya Namaha”

“Salutations to the son of Aditi, the cosmic Mother.”

Asana 10 – Padahastasana, Hand to Foot Pose

“Om Savitre Namaha”

"Salutations to the Lord of Creation.”

Asana 11 – Hasta Utthanasana, Raised Arms Pose

“Om Arkaya Namaha”

“Salutations to he who is fit to be praised.”

Asana 12 – Pranamasana, Prayer Pose

"Om Bhaskaraya Namaha”

“Salutations to he who leads to enlightenment.”

Here's a wonderful video link for Surya namaskar mantras: