Surya Namaskar is known as the ‘King of Yoga’. It is a technique that combines twelve postures or asanas in one yoga sequence. These asanas represent the Sun’s cycles. When one’s system is invigorated, one’s cycle and the Solar cycle will be in harmony. By doing the Surya Namaskar, we can create this harmony between our physical cycle and the Sun’s. The Sun helps sustain life on earth. For this reason, many ancient cultures worshipped the Sun. Hindus venerate the Sun as a deity called Surya Dev. The Surya Namaskar is actually a salutation offered to the Sun. People also chant Surya Namaskar Mantras when doing the Surya Namaskar. This helps bring harmony to the body, mind, and breath. The benefits become deeper with the practice. Those who chant them with gratitude will be able to take the practice to a higher spiritual level.
