🙏 Surya Namaskar — 12 Mantras and 12 Postures
Surya Namaskar is not just exercise — it is worship of Surya's 12 forms. Special benefit when done on Sundays.
| # | Posture | Mantra | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pranamasana | Om Mitraya Namah | The friend of all |
| 2 | Hasta Uttanasana | Om Ravaye Namah | The radiant one |
| 3 | Hasta Padasana | Om Suryaya Namah | Source of energy |
| 4 | Ashwa Sanchalanasana | Om Bhanave Namah | The luminous one |
| 5 | Dandasana | Om Khagaya Namah | One who moves through sky |
| 6 | Ashtanga Namaskar | Om Pushne Namah | The nourisher |
| 7 | Bhujangasana | Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah | The golden womb |
| 8 | Parvatasana | Om Marichaye Namah | Lord of rays |
| 9 | Ashwa Sanchalanasana | Om Adityaya Namah | Son of Aditi |
| 10 | Hasta Padasana | Om Savitre Namah | The stimulator of creation |
| 11 | Hasta Uttanasana | Om Arkaya Namah | Worthy of praise |
| 12 | Pranamasana | Om Bhaskaraya Namah | Giver of illumination |
☀️ Surya Namaskar on Sunday — Special Rules
- • At sunrise — facing east direction.
- • Minimum 12 rounds — 108 rounds ideal.
- • Wear red — Surya's colour.
- • Arghya first, then Surya Namaskar.