Mahamrityunjay Mantra
Lyrics: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat Meaning: We meditate on the Three-eyed Lord (reality) Who is fragrant and who nourishes and nurtures all beings. Like a ripened cucumber (with the intervention of the gardener) is freed from its bondage, May we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality.
Ardha Uttanasana (Half Forward Bend) Tutorial
Ardha Uttanasana (are-dah oot-tan-AHS-anna) ardha = half uttana = intense stretch asana = pose From Uttanasana press your palms or fingertips into the floor (if that is not available to you, press your hands on your shins or on a block). On an inhale straighten your elbows and lift your chest, extending all the way […]
Pranayama Tutorial: Nadi Shodhana
(nah-dee show-DAH-nah) nadi = channel shodhana = cleaning, purifying
Gayatri Mantra: The Yoga Chant You Need in Your Gratitude Practice
Lyrics: Oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥa Tát savitúr váreṇyaṃ Bhárgo devásya dhīmahi Dhíyo yó naḥ pracodáyāt Meaning: (O) Supreme one; (who is) the physical, astral (and) causal worlds (himself). (you are) the source of all, deserving all worship (O) radiant, divine one; (we) meditate (upon you) Propel our Intellect (towards liberation or freedom) Sing along: