Bandhas — Energy Locks
Bandha means to lock, to close off, to stop.
The practice
What mantra yoga is
Mantra yoga uses mantras to awaken the self and to deepen the meditative aspects of a physical yoga practice. Through mantra we engage the mind by focusing on sound, on duration, and on the number of repetitions — three things that give a wandering mind something precise to hold.
Recitation shows us how we can substantially modify the direction and state of our lives by making use of sound. It is the most accessible of the practices we teach: it asks nothing of your joints and can be done anywhere.
In a session
What a mantra yoga class includes
- Correct pronunciation first — sound is the whole instrument here
- Mantras chosen for what you are working on, rather than a fixed list
- Count and duration, and how to keep them without straining
- Recitation aloud, whispered and silent, and when each is used
- How to fold mantra into an asana or meditation practice you already have
Why practise
What mantra yoga is good for
- A precise anchor for a mind that will not settle
- Meditation that deepens rather than stalling after a few minutes
- A practice that needs no mat, no space and no mobility
- Something you can carry into an ordinary day
Mantra yoga online and offline in Hyderabad
Live online sessions run daily from 10:00 to 11:00 AM IST, and at 5:30 PM EST for students in the United States. Offline sessions are taught in person at our studio in Abids, Hyderabad. You can use either, or both.
Questions
Mantras FAQs
Do I need Sanskrit to practise mantra yoga?
No. Pronunciation is taught syllable by syllable, and meaning is explained as you go. Most students start with one short mantra and build from there.
Is mantra religious?
Mantra comes out of a religious tradition and we teach it with that respect, but the practice itself works on attention and sound. Students of every background practise it.
Can mantra yoga be learned online?
It is one of the practices that transfers best to online teaching, since the work is entirely in listening and repeating.
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