Surya Namaskar is a combination of exercise and
mantra. Read more about Surya Namaskara / Sun Salutation Mantras.
Surya Namaskar Mantra
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a form of worshiping God by
meditating on the Sun, the energy provider. Surya Namaskar is useful in
achieving concentration. Surya Namaskara is always performed in the open
air, facing the Sun, at sunrise. Surya Namaskar is not just a physical
exercise. For each of the postures, there is a particular breathing
pattern to be followed. With each posture, a particular mantra - name of
the sun is chanted. Surya Namaskar Mantras or Mantras for Surya
Namaskara are given below:
Om Mitraaya Namah
Om Ravaye Namah
Om Sooryaya Namah
Om Bhaanave Namah
Om Khagaaya Namah
Om Pooshne Namah
Om Hiranya Garbhaaya Namah
Om Mareechaye Namah
Om Aadityaaya Namah
Om Savitre Namah
Om Arkaaya Namah
Om Bhaaskaraya Namah
Om Sri Savitra Soorya Narayanaaya Namah