Surya Namaskara, or Salutation to the Sun, is an important hatha yoga practice, involving a series of 12 asanas. Done regularly, it revitalises the energy, promotes health and mental alertness and releases stress. Concentration on chakras or psychic centres associated with each posture removes energy blocks and enhances the free flow of energy. This book offers instructions on all aspects of the practice and includes chapters on the solar tradition, psycho dynamics, spinal manipulation, endocrine system, surya and bija mantras, and many more.

Surya Namaskara, or salutation to the sun, is an important yogic practice which dates back to the ancient vedic period when the sun was worshipped as a powerful symbol of spiritual consciousness. From its esoteric origins Surya Namaskara has developed into a practice of twelve postures which weave together to generate prana (subtle energy), aiming towards the purification and rejuvenation of the practitioner.

This book discusses in detail the full practice of Surya Namaskara, including the surya and bija mantras, points of concentration and extended guidelines to aid both practitioners and teachers. An in-depth physiological study of Surya Namaskara supports its present day use as a powerful therapeutic practice. The book offers instructions on all aspects of the practice and includes chapters on the solar tradition, psycho dynamics, spinal manipulation, endocrine system, surya and bija mantras, and many more.

Suitable for beginners.

About the Author:

Swami Satyananda is considered to be one of the major forces in bringing yoga to the West. He travelled the world tirelessly for over twenty years sharing the inspiration of yoga. During this time he wrote over 80 books on Yoga, Tantra and Spirituality. Swami Satyananda retired from public life in 1988 to work for mankind's upliftment in a more universal way. He moved to Rikhiapeeth, in a small village in Jharkhand in India, where he worked to support the local community and improve their quality of life.

After inspiring millions to live the divine life, Swami Satyananda took mahasamadhi at midnight on December 5th 2009 at Rikhiapeeth, leaving the present inspirers of the Satyananda Yoga tradition, Swami Niranjanananda and Swami Satyasangananda (popularly known as Swami Satsangi), to continue his work for humanity.