Our ancient texts like the Vedas and Upanishads contain numerous verses glorifying and in worship of the Sun. In yoga philosophy, the Sun symbolizes spiritual illumination leading to the knowledge (of who you are). The Sun symbolizes an inner light (knowledge) that allows a spiritual seeker to dispel the illusions created by the false identification with the body and the mind and experience our true nature.
ॐ असतोमा सद्गमय ।
तमसोमा ज्योतिर्गमय ।
मृत्योर्मामृतं गमय ।।
ॐ शान्ति शान्ति शान्तिः ।।
Lead Us From the Unreal To the Real,
Lead Us From Darkness To Light,
Lead Us From Death To Immortality,
Let There Be Peace Peace Peace.
– Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28.
The simple practice of Surya Namaskar exercises the entire body, decreases anxiety, massages internal organs, increases spinal flexibility and only takes a few minutes to practice. During this short period of time the body is exercised in a very systematic and comprehensive manner. If you are not inclined to worship the Sun for its symbolic ideas, then do surya namaskar for the sake of maintaining and inducing good health!
“Regular practice of Asana & Pranayama is a must for any sadhaka on the path of yoga. Even at the age of 85, my Guru Vanamali Mataji practices Surya Namaskar, Yoga Asanas & Pranayama everyday without fail. The “Surya Namaskar Challenge” is a 12 day introductory course offered by Hub of Yoga in which you will learn the sequence step by step, practice with correct breathing and invocation of mantras, and gradually build up to 12 full rounds by the final day. The Program is starting from Monday, 27th January 2025! 🌞 and available to all yoga Sadhakas on donation basis – I sincerely hope that you will complete this Challenge and bring Surya Namaskar into your life”
— Prabhat
This is our first Challenge for 2025 at Hub of Yoga! We will have two class timings India 630 – 7 AM and UK 615 – 645 AM. Hope to see all of you for this Journey. Let’s begin the New Year & Uttarayanam with strength, focus, and energy!
Special Event On 25th February 2025 (Just before Maha Shiv Ratri), All Challenge Participants are welcome to join me as I attempt 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar for the first time! Beginners can try 12-24 rounds, intermediates 24-48, and advanced practitioners can go for 108 – or as many as possible.
ॐ आदित्याय विद्महे भास्कराय धीमहि तन्नो भानुः प्रचोदयात्
Om Adityaya Vidhmahe
Bhaskaraya Dheemahe
Thanno Bhanu Prachodayath
We ask the Surya in different ways. Aditya, Bhaskar and Bhanu , all three are names of Sun and we ask him to enlighten us and let our intellect become great.
What’s Included in the Challenge?
12 days of Daily Instructions: Clear, step-by-step guidance to ensure proper practice.
Short Impactful Classes: 30 minute sessions x 12. We aim to guide you to 12 rounds by Day 12
Accountability and Motivation: Regular check-ins to keep you on track.
Ready to Transform Your Life?
Sign up now and get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and wellness. Embrace the power of Surya Namaskar and let it illuminate your path to a healthier, happier you.
Surya Namaskar is by itself, a powerful yoga practice. It systematically moves the spine, massages the inner organs, balances the endocrine system and balances the energy channels. This results in stability of the body and cleansing of the mind which is the starting point to explore the higher states of consciousness.
The Surya Namaskar Sadhana takes this foundation and increases the potency by more than a hundred times by consciously invoking the secret yogic practices of Mantra, Mudra, Chakra, Bandha and Kumbhaka in the practice of Surya Namaskar.
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All our Challenges are designed to bring the Ashtanga Yoga given by the sage Patanjali Ji in Yoga Sutras. The Surya Namaskar Challenge gives a foundation in Asana, the Sacred Breath Challenge into Pranayama and Sacred Silence into Dhyana. If things go well and with the grace of my Guru we will keep bringing authentic teachings which can help you get established in all the limbs of Ashtanga Yoga.
योगेन चित्तस्य पदेन वाचां ।
मलं शरीरस्य च वैद्यकेन ॥
योऽपाकरोत्तमं प्रवरं मुनीनां ।
पतञ्जलिं प्राञ्जलिरानतोऽस्मि ॥
Yogena Cittasya Padena Vaacaam |
Malam Shariirasya Ca Vaidyakena ||
Yopaakarottamam Pravaram Muniinaam |
Patanjalim Praanjalir-Aanatosmi ||
Hari Aum Tat Sat
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