The great Himalayas are the source of many powerful and divine energies. The Himalayas contain many secrets regarding knowledge of yoga, spirituality, metaphysical existence, universal mysteries and much more. The Himalaya is a treasure trove and it is considered as the original source of all knowledge and information required by mankind to live on this planet. Therefore the Himalaya Pranam is one way of showing our respect, reverence and gratitude to these mighty mountains. Grand Master Akshar revealed this ancient and traditional knowledge with his practitioners, students and disciples.
The Himalaya Pranam is used by all the Siddhas, Yogis, Yoginis, Himalayan Masters, Sadhakas, Abhyasis who follow this Himalayan system of respectful greeting. This system helps the practitioners in multiple ways- it allows the spirit to becomes humble, it enables the spirit to become strong, it increases the capacity of the spirit, and also increases one’s power of understanding. This practice teaches them how to evolve towards divine energies. The Himalaya Pranam is practised along with a traditional greeting known as Namho Adish. This is offered to the divine Masters, and to the Gurus. The reason behind performing this Pranam in front of the Guru is that it displays the body’s dynamics. The Guru is then able to assess the level of Abhyas in the practitioner/disciple.
Steps to perform Himalaya Pranam
- Start in Pranamasana with feet together
- Holding pranam, bend half down with your upper body to Samakonasana
- Straighten to Pranamasana, opening your feet to hip-width distance
- Inhale and bend back to Hastha Uthasana
- Exhale hold your ankles with your palms
- Walk your palms forward and lie down on your stomach in Advasana
- Inahle and lift up both your legs, and palms holding pranam to Shalabsana
- Exhale lie down
- Push back to Adomukhiswanasana
- Walk your palms back to Padahasthasana
- Holding Pranam, bend back to Hastha Uthasana
- Exhale, and bend half down with your upper body to Samakonasana
- Straighten to Pranamasana
Physical Benefits
- Keeps away stress
- Strengthens the body
- Improves flexibility
- Prepares the body for rigorous asanas
- Helps in weight management
- Increases self-awareness
Spiritual Benefits
- Brings about humility in the practitioner
- Enables personal transformation
- Helps you to progress in your spiritual journey
- Makes you a powerful container to receive energies
- Fosters positivity
- Gives rise to contentment and fulfilment
- Invites abundance into your life
- Brings power, and strength
- Improves your practice
- Understanding of a higher power
- Leads to greater spiritual development
After completing your practice of Himalaya Pranam, stand in Samasthiti for a long duration to balance your energies. Himalaya Pranam is also the foundation for Surya Namaskar and asana practice. This Pranam will help you to build your stamina, strength and flexibility. Perform this 21 times before you start your Sun salutation. Go slow in each posture with awareness on your breath. Be strong while practicing Himalaya Pranam. You will experience a very powerful protective layer, and you should make sincere efforts to stay with those energies.
