Nithya Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is a powerful technique to tune our energy to the universal life-force. This practice awakens our body intelligence to directly harness energy from the sun, the source of all life on earth. When we tune ourselves to this powerhouse of energy, we access an inexhaustible source of life and nourishment.
Is it really possible to directly absorb energy from the sun?
Yes! If plants can produce energy directly from the sun, why can’t man? After all, every human being is composed of the same five elements, earth, water, fire, air and ether as the rest of the universe. According to the ancient science of Ayurveda, the human organism is the ultimate system on planet Earth. It is a living memory bank, a storehouse of the enormous intelligence of all the other bodies on Earth. For centuries we have suppressed, denied and forgotten the fact that the body has its own intelligence; the wisdom of the ages is stored in each and every cell. The ancient rishis understood this truth and declared time and again that we are filled with cosmic consciousness.
Nithya Surya Namaskar awakens our natural intelligence to access the etheric energy that is present everywhere. It is a dynamic sequence of asanas accompanied by appropriate breathing techniques, performed at dawn facing the east, saluting the rising sun.
When practiced to the accompaniment of the Nithya Surya Namaskar Mantra, the effect on the individual mind, body and spirit is incomparable.The Nithya Surya Namaskar is so designed that it works on all body parts, every organ, every system, and every chakra. It is considered the most effective way to limber up, tone, stretch and strengthen the entire body and the spine. A daily practice of Nithya Surya Namaskar comprising a complete set of twelve repetitions is sufficient to reap enormous benefits. Nothing else needs to be done.”
Nithya Surya Namaskar Mantras
“A mantra is a composition of syllables, words, phrases or sentences which, when repeated with awareness, has a very powerful and penetrating influence on the mind. Before performing each repetition of Nithya Surya Namaskar, it is beneficial to chant the corresponding Nithya Surya Namaskar Mantra.
The Nithya Surya Namaskar Mantras are composed of a bija (seed) mantra and the glorification mantra. Bija mantras do not have any literal meaning, but by chanting them we set up powerful vibrations of energy within the body and the mind. They are six in number and repeated in the following order:
~ om hram
~ om hrim
~ om hroom
~ om hraim
~ om hraum
~ om hraha
These twelve glorification mantra highlight the various aspects of the Sun. When chanted with complete awareness before every repetition of Nithya Surya Namaskar, the mantra confer the same qualities on the committed practitioner. Through this simple yet highly effective method, we realize that the outer sun symbolizes the shining intelligence in our inner sky; and we come to understand our connectedness to the cosmic energy that pervades all.
· Om hram nithya mitraya namaha – salutations to the Eternal Friend of all
· Om hroom nithya suryaya namaha – salutations to the Eternal One who induces activity
· Om hraim nithya bhanave namaha – salutations to the Eternal One who illumines
· Om hraum nithya khagaya namaha – salutations to the Eternal One who moves swiftly
· Om hraha nithya pushne namaha – salutations to the Eternal Giver of strength
· Om hram nithya hiranya garbhaya namaha – salutations to the Eternal golden Cosmic Self
· Om hrim nithya mareechaya namaha – salutations to the Eternal Lord of dawn
· Om hroom nithya adityaya namaha – salutations to the Eternal Son of Aditi, the Infinite Cosmic Mother
· Om hraim nithya savitre namaha – salutations to the Eternal Benevolent Mother
· Om hraum nithya arkaya namaha – salutations to the Eternal One who is praiseworthy
· Om hraha nithya bhaskaraya namaha – salutations to the Eternal One who leads to enlightenment
Benefits : The benefits of Nithya Surya Namaskar are endless. A few of them are:
· It is an excellent workout for the muscles
· Improves flexibility, balance and postureMassages joints, ligaments and the skeletal system
· Tones and energizes virtually every system in the body, including the nervous system,lymphatic system and digestive system.
· Infuses oxygen into the blood and stimulates the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
· Enhances the functioning of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid, parathyroid and pituitary and adrenal glands.
· It is relaxing and rejuvenating, and an excellent way to manage stress and alleviate stress and anxiety.”
