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SURYA NAMASKAR 12 POSTURES OF SURYA NAMASKAR Introduction: Known variously as Surya Namskar or Prostrations to Sun or Sun Salutation, the Surya Namaskar is one of the best exercises that people can perform. The benefits accruing from these exercises are unique and excellent. This is a yoga based exercise and it is customary to perform Surya Namaskar after performing loosening yoga exercises. The human being can be thought of consisting of ‘pancha kosas’ (or five sheaths) consisting of the Annamaya (or Body), Pranamaya (or Breath), Manomaya (or Mind), Vijnanamaya (or Intellect) and Anandamaya (or Bliss) sheaths. These same five kosas can be further grouped into Gross (or Sthula), the Annamaya or body sheath, Subtle (or Sukshma) consisting†¦show more content†¦There are six bija mantras. Each mantra consists of ‘h’, ‘r’, vowel and ends in ‘m’. The bija mantras are: ‘hraam’, ‘hreem’, ‘hruum’, ‘hraim’, ‘hroumâ€⠄¢ and ‘hraha’ (where the vowels are ‘aa’, ‘ee’, ‘uu’, ‘ai’, ‘ou’ and ‘visarga or hah’. The twelve names of Sun are: Mitra, Ravi, Surya, Bhanu, Khaga, Pushan, Hiranyagarbha, Marichi, Aditya, Savitha, Arka Bhaskara. These six Bija Mantras are repeated in sequence to cover the twelve names of the Sun God. The three Rig Vedic hymns are used in the 12 mantras (one-quarter of the hymn used with each of these 12 names). The chanting of AUM mantra activates stomach, heart, brain and the overall body/mind, thus creating vibrations in the associated chakras. Digestion, respiratory and sensory activities go thru the powerful lens of AUM turning intellect and memory into sharp and powerful tools. The root alphabets of the Bija Mantra or Bija akshara are: ‘h’ –Heart is the source of its pronunciation. It empowers the heart to perform all its functions in a better manner. ‘r†™ – The center of the forehead is the source of its pronunciation. The palate and the brain are gently buffeted by the vibration. The result is good taste and better intellect. ‘swar (vowel) – ‘a’, ‘i or e’, ‘u’, ‘ai’, ‘ou’, ‘ha’ - various organs are impacted by the sound vibrations, making these organs strong and sensitive. ï€ ª Long aa as in ‘hraam’: vibrations stimulate brain, heart respiratory organs ï€ ª ï€ ª Long ee as in ‘hreem’: vibrations work on palate,Show MoreRelatedEssay On Importance Of Exercise1263 Words   |  6 Pagesthat can bestow you all the three benefits. The age-old techniques of Pranayama Surya namaskar are now becoming recognised throughout the world as strategies for creating optimal health. We suggest the students to do Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama Suryanamaskar for 15-20 minutes daily. This is beyond the scope of this book to teach these techniques here but you can certainly go through some standard books or expert yoga practitioners. I am just mentioning some benefits here so that it will act as an impetusRead MoreThe Great Poets Of The Early Nineteenth Century Essay1780 Words   |  8 Pagescontext they are used in. Thus, symbolic meaning of an object or an action is understood by when, where and how it is used. It also depends on who reads them.Yoga is all about stretching our body in different forms and meditation. Yoga poses like Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation), Dhanurasana (Bow pose), Bhujangasana (Cobra pose), Kapalabhati pranayama and so many other effective yoga poses helps in reducing our weight as well as our belly fat. Registration for AIRTEL DELHI HALF MARATHON 2014 Welcome