Mantras in Motion: Surya Namaskar’s Sacred Sounds

Each posture in Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) can be accompanied by a specific mantra. Here’s a set of mantras for each pose:

1. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose):
   Mantra: “Om Pushne Namah” (Salutations to the Giver of Strength)
2. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose):
   Mantra: “Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah” (Salutations to the Cosmic Womb)
3. Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot Pose):
   Mantra: “Om Marichaye Namah” (Salutations to the Lord of the Dawn)
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose):
   Mantra: “Om Adityaya Namah” (Salutations to the Sun God)
5. Dandasana (Stick Pose):
   Mantra: “Om Savitre Namah” (Salutations to the Nurturer of All Beings)
6. Ashtanga Namaskara (Salute with Eight Parts):
   Mantra: “Om Arkaya Namah” (Salutations to the Radiant One)
7. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose):
   Mantra: “Om Bhaskaraya Namah” (Salutations to the Sun, the Illuminator)
8. Parvatasana (Mountain Pose):
   Mantra: “Om Tungabhadraya Namah” (Salutations to the Lord who Resides in the Mountains)
9. Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot Pose):
   Mantra: “Om Ravaye Namah” (Salutations to the Shining One)
10. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose):
    Mantra: “Om Pushne Namah” (Salutations to the Giver of Strength)
11. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose):
    Mantra: “Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah” (Salutations to the Cosmic Womb)

Repeat these mantras with each corresponding pose as you flow through the sequence of Surya Namaskar.

The repetition of mantras can enhance the meditative and spiritual aspects of your practice, creating a deeper connection with the sun, the source of energy and vitality.