Mantra:

Aum Mareechaye Namah

Pronunciation:

Om Mar-each-eye-yay na-mah-hay

Translation:

Prostration to Him who posesses rays.

Body Posture:

Facing downward, place the palms and the feet flat on the floor while extending the buttocks upward, Try to align the arms with the back, bending only at the waist, with the knees straight.

Breathing:

Half-way exhale through the nostrils.

Mental Focus:

Concentrate on Vishuddha - The Throat Chakra.

Benefits:

Stimulates blood circulation to the brain. Strenghtens the heart. Releives tension in the neck and shoulders. Strengthens the arms and wrists.

Note:

Can remain in the pose for several deep breaths.