Surya Namaskara & Surya Mantra

Chanting of Mantra during Surya Namaskara greatly enhances the physical and spiritual benefits of Surya Namaskara. Gayatri Mantra is also a suitable mantra to chant during each of the asanas. Chanting can be out loud or inward / silent. Chanting the surya mantra is also beneficial for those suffering from astrological ailments. Through the Worship of the Sun, one invokes good health, spiritual awakening, bhakti bhava and also realigning one's celestials and creating harmony and prosperity and also changes one's karma.

1. Pranamasana / Prayer Pose

Hindi: “Om Mitraya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the friend of all.”

2. Hasta Utthanasana / Raised Arms Pose

Hindi: “Om Ravaye Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the shining one.”

3. Padahastasana / Hand to Foot Pose

Hindi: “Om Suryaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who induces activity.”

4. Ashwa Sanchalasana / Horse riding pose

Hindi: “Om Bhanave Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who illumines.”

5. Parvatsana / Mountain Pose

Hindi: “Om Khagaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who moves quickly in the sky.”

6. Ashtanga Namaskara / Salute with Eight Points

Hindi: “Om Punshne Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the giver of strength.”

7. Bhujangasana / Cobra Pose

Hindi: “Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the golden, cosmic self.”

8. Parvatsana / Mountain Pose

Hindi: “Om Marichaye Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the Lord of the Dawn.”

9. Ashwa Sanchalasana / Horse Riding Pose

Hindi: “Om Adityaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the son of Aditi, the cosmic Mother.”

10. Padahastasana / Hand to Foot Pose

Hindi: “Om Savitre Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the Lord of Creation.”

11. Hasta Utthanasana / Raised Arms Pose

Hindi: “Om Arkaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who is fit to be praised.”

12. Pranamasana / Prayer Pose

Hindi: “Om Bhaskaraya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who leads to enlightenment.”

Yoga reference for Surya Namaskar Mantras in English and Hindi:
1. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha; Swami Satyananda Saraswati ; Yoga Publications Trust Munger, Bihar, India; First edition 1969; Quoted edition for this article 2008.

2. Satyananda Yoga – Bihar Yoga; Bihar School of Yoga and Sivananda Ashram