Benefits of Pranamasana (The Prayer Pose)

Pranamasana or the Prayer Pose is the starting pose for Surya Namaskara or the Sun Salutation poses. In Pranamasana, the palms are held together in the prayer pose. The word ‘Pranam’ has a Sanskrit root and it means ‘to pay respect’; and asana means a pose. Hence the name Pranamasana.

Begin by standing with the feet together.

1. The back, neck, and head shouldbe held straight, so that your entire body is aligned.
2. Join the palms of yourhands at the level of your heart in a gesture of respect.
3. Breathe normally, in arelaxed way.
4. Allow any tension in the body to relax, and feel the weight ofyour body where your feet touch the ground.
5. Gently follow the breath as it goesin and out, just allowing your attention to rest on the the movements of thebreath.
6. You may close your eyes or keep them open, maintaining a gentle gazeand looking ahead.Pranamasana establishes a restful, meditative mindset at the beginning ofyour session. I
7. t induces relaxation and brings your concentration within,allowing you to feel calm and centered.

Benefits:

Pranamasana relaxes the mind, enhances focus, and gives asense of balance to body and mind