Friday 9 May 2014

Surya Namaskar. Posture n. 8

Posture n. 8 Adho Mukha Svanasana

Body: Hips up, knees and arms are straight. Pull heels to the floor and chest towards the feets. Head down.

Breathing: Exhalation

Mantra:  ॐ मरीचये नम: (Om Marichaye Namaha)
              Prostration to Him who possesses rays

"Practising Surya Namaskar, facing the rising sun, in the early morning hours 
strengthens the eyes and removes all sorts of eye defects. It produces lustre in the practitioner's face and eyes. The practitioner will enjoy good eye-sight even in old age."

    Swami Sadasivananda Salutations to the sun "Sivananda Yoga Life" spring 2011

On the picture Swami Vishnudevananda from "Complete illustrated book of Yoga"

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