Pranamasana, also known as the prayer pose, is a vital component of the Surya Namaskar, or sun salutation sequence. This simple yet powerful yoga pose serves as a grounding and centering posture, connecting the practitioner with the heart center and spiritual energy.
Steps:
- Stand in a comfortable upright position, feet together.
- Bring your palms together in front of the chest, fingers pointing upward.
- Take a deep inhalation.
- Exhale slowly while maintaining awareness of the heart region.
- Feel the spiritual connection with the anahata chakra.
- Utter the mantra “Om Bhaskaraya Namaha” during exhalation, saluting the guiding force toward enlightenment.
Breathing:
Exhale gracefully as you assume the final Pranamasana position.
Awareness:
Physical awareness centers on the region of the heart.
Spiritual awareness focuses on the anahata chakra.
Mantra:
Chant the mantra “Om Bhaskaraya Namaha” during the exhalation phase, expressing salutations to the enlightening force.
Benefits :
- Improves posture and alignment
- Stretches the chest and spine
- Promotes calmness and focus
- Bringing awareness to the breath
- Cultivating gratitude and respect
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