{"id":167446,"date":"2023-01-11T07:49:46","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T07:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=167446"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:12:55","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-pranam-asana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-pranam-asana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Pranam Asana (Prayer Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Himani Bisht"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Pranam Asana?<\/a><\/li>
How To Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Pranam Asana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Pranam Asana<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe longest journey of any individual is the journey inwards\u201d. Yoga wants people to focus on their inner awareness. Surya Namaskar is a series of twelve yoga asanas performed in a dynamic and breath-synchronized manner. Form, energy and rhythm are the three main components of Surya Namaskar. In addition, the twelve asanas are believed to give rise to \u201cPrana\u201d, the subtle force that stimulates the body. When performed in a sequential, steady and rhythmic manner in synchronization with the circadian rhythm (sleep-wake cycle), the rhythm of the cosmos is reflected in these asanas 1<\/a><\/sup>. One such asana in the Surya Namaskar series is Pranam asana, also known as the praying pose. Let us look at some exciting features and benefits beyond the mat of the praying pose.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Pranam asana is done at the beginning and the end of Surya namaskar, i.e., the first and twelfth steps.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
While performing the Surya namaskar series, the practitioner chants the names of Surya. \u201cBeeja mantras\u201d, alternatives of the twelve names, do not have any meaning as such but are known to yield energy to the mind and body.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Beeja mantra recited during Pranam asana is: \u201cOm Mitraya Namah\u201d, which means salutation to the friend 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is Pranam Asana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPranam asana, also called the praying pose, is the entering\/starting pose of Surya namaskar (Sun salutation). The name has roots in the Sanskrit word \u201cPranama\u201d (pay respect) and \u201casana\u201d (posture\/pose). It is also called the praying pose because, in this asana, hands are held together in \u201cAnjali mudra\u201d or namaskar. This asana, which is part of the Surya namaskar series, was propagated by the King of Aundh, Late Shri. Balasaheb Pant (1920s) and later by Shri Krishnamacharya and Sri K V Iyer 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How To Do It?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Following are the steps to perform Pranam asana correctly to avail of maximum benefits:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Stand firmly with feet held together, and the feet should be aligned symmetrically.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Look straight ahead and broaden your shoulders.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Press and place your palms together in Anjali mudra (namaskar posture) close to Anahata chakra (heart\u2019s centre). The Namaskar posture or Anjali mudra is offering homage to the sun (source of life).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Slightly bow down your head, close your eyes and focus on your breathing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Repeat this asana during the first and last step of Surya Namaskar 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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