Yoga Class Sanskrit Chants
Chanting elevates the mind and spirit beyond our limited material existence. This elevated state opens our hearts and encourages the outward expression of love and devotion. When this expression of love and devotion is pure, it brings us to a state of intense connectedness to all beings and forms of life and consciousness, ultimately leading us to the higher states of consciousness and wisdom.
Chanting before and after class is the traditional way to begin practice. It focuses our mind and hearts and sets an intention. Chanting pays homage to and is a respectful reminder of the lineage of enlightened souls who have passed on this knowledge.
Chanting exercises both the Nervous system and the body. Articulation of the words, control of the breath and perfection of the posture are all essential parts of the practice. The healing benefits of the resonant vibrations that are created with sanskrit chants cannot be underestimated. Sound is energy. This sacred energy calms the mind, purifies the heart and releases the emotions. Chanting also purifies the energy of the space around us.
Chant loudly, with your heart! Chant with joy and awareness of how this vibration transforms your state of being.
Chants before practice
At the beginning of a class, the teacher and students general y recite this peace invocation together. Both seek blessings for study that is free of obstacles, such as poor memory, the inability to concentrate or poor health. They also seek blessings for a conducive relationship,
without which communication of any subject matter is difficult. This verse is important for both teacher and the student.
At the beginning of a class, the teacher and students general y recite this peace invocation together. Both seek blessings for study that is free of obstacles, such as poor memory, the inability to concentrate or poor health. They also seek blessings for a conducive relationship,
without which communication of any subject matter is difficult. This verse is important for both teacher and the student.
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OM Saha Naavavatu
Saha Nau Bhunaktu Saha Viryam Karavaavahai Tejas Vinaa Vadhi Tamastu Maa Vidvishaavahai Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti |
Saha- both; naav-us; avatu- may he protect; bhunaktu-may he nourish;
viryam karavavahai-may we acquire the capacity; tejasvi-be brilliant; nau- for us; adhitam- what is studied; astu-let it be; ma vidvisavahai-may we not argue with each other. May He (or she) protect both of us. May He nourish both of us. May we both acquire the capacity (to study and understand the scriptures). May our study be brilliant. May we not argue with each other. Om Peace, Peace, Peace. |
Chants to close practice
The Peace Mantras from the Upanishads are prayers for the peace of the world and the well-being of all. Praying for others opens our hearts, and fills the mind with love and compassion. The positive vibrations created by these Mantras help to uplift our personal energy and the psychic atmosphere, bringing peace and solace to all.
The Peace Mantras from the Upanishads are prayers for the peace of the world and the well-being of all. Praying for others opens our hearts, and fills the mind with love and compassion. The positive vibrations created by these Mantras help to uplift our personal energy and the psychic atmosphere, bringing peace and solace to all.
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ASATO MA SAT GAMAYA
TAMASO MA JYOTIR GAMAYA MRITYOR-MA AMRITAM GAMAYA OM PURNAMADAH PURNAMIDAM PURNAT PURNAMUDACHYATE PURNASYA PURNAMADAYA PURNAMEVAVASHISHYATE OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI |
Lead me from the unreal to the Real
From darkness to Light From mortality to immortality Om – That is whole. This is whole. From the whole the whole becomes manifest From the whole when the whole is negated What remains again is the whole Om – Peace Peace Peace |
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे
