Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutations, is a flowing series of movements done in coordination with the breathe. There are twelve total positions, each alternately flexing the spine. Sun Salutations warm up the body for deeper yoga practices. They help to expand the capacity of the lungs and massge the internal organs. Sun Salutations eliminate excess fat and give you sustained energy throughout the day. The practice originated as a form of worshiop to the Sun. Surya means Sun and Namaskar means to bow down to and make offerings. Surya Namaskar is traditionally practiced facing the rising of the Sun. Offerings of rice, flowers and water are made and different Mantras representing different names of the Sun are recited, either in synch with each posture or at the beginning of each new series of postures.
Here are the Mantras
Om Sri Savitra Surya Narayanaaya Namah
Om Mitraaye Namah
Om Ravaye Namah
Om Suryaya Namah
Om Bhaanave Namah
Om Khagaaya Namah
Om Pushne Namah
Om Hiranya Garbhaaya Namah
Om Mareechaye Namah
Om Aadityaaya Namah
Om Savitre Namah
Om Arkaaya Namah
Om Bhaaskaraya Namah
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