12 Steps of Surya Namaskar & it’s benifits

Step 1. Pranamasana (Prayer pose)

Chant : Om Mitraya Namah (Who is friendly to all)

Step 2. Hastauttanasana (Raised arms  pose)

Chant : Om Ravaye Namah (The shining one, the radiant one)

Step 3. Hastapadasana (Standing forward bend)

Chant : Om Suryaya Namah (One who is the dispeller of darkness and responsible for bringing activity)

Step 4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose)

Chant : Om Bhanave Namah (One who illuminates, the bright one).

Step 5.  Dandasana  (Stick pose)

Chant : Om Khagaya Namah (One who is all pervading, one who moves through the sky)

Step 6. Ashtanga Namaskara  (Salute with eight parts or points)

Chant : Om Pushne Namah (Giver of nourishment and fulfillment)

Step 7. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)

Chant : Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah (one who has a golden colored brilliance).

Step 8. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward facing dog pose)

Chant : Om Marichaye Namah (The giver of light with an infinite number of rays)

Step 9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose)

Chant : Om Adityaya Namah (the son of Aditi, the cosmic divine mother)

Step 10. Hastapadasana (Standing forward bend)

Chant : Om Savitre Namah (One who is responsible for life)

Step 11. Hastauttanasana (Raised arms pose)

Chant : Om Arkaya Namah (One who is worthy of praise and glory)

Step 12. Tadasana (Mountain pose)

Chant : Om Bhaskaraya Namah (Giver of wisdom and cosmic illumination)