{"id":9442,"date":"2018-12-29T13:52:49","date_gmt":"2018-12-29T08:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/?p=9442"},"modified":"2023-09-20T16:31:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:01:10","slug":"the-importance-of-mantras-in-yoga-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/the-importance-of-mantras-in-yoga-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Mantras in Yoga Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting to hear the \u2018Om\u2019 sound as soon as you step inside a yoga class can be astonishing for a yoga newbie. But for a yoga veteran, it marks the beginning of a yoga journey. Om is one of the mantras which is chanted at the start of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/yoga-classes-in-rishikesh.html\">yoga class<\/a> because it facilitates a connection between the self and the universe.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning of Mantra: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mantra is a unique collection of\nwords, where each word has its own power and significance. And, together they\nwork towards centering the brain and creating more space in the body, mind and\nspirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chanting of mantras has been an intrinsic part of yoga and meditation in India. When you repeat a particular mantra, the vibrations of the sound influences your physiological and psychological being. On a deeper level, the sound of a mantra attunes the vibrations of the mind with the cosmos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The\nMantras to Start With: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Om:<\/strong> It is the mantra of the universe. It encompasses the vibrations of the entire cosmos and unites us with everything and everyone in the world. Om is chanted in meditation by a practitioner having a quest for enlightenment and by sadhaks of yoga asanas for focus. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soham: <\/strong>Sohum is a yogic mantra meaning, \u201cto all of creation, the breathing in us all.\u201d As you inhale, focus on the \u2018So.\u2019 Contemplate the meaning of this mantra and experience a connection. Upon exhalation, say hum, visualizing that as you breathe out, you leave your body through nostrils and then emerge back into infinity, back into \u201cthat is all.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Om Namo Narayana:<\/strong><em> <\/em>This is the mantra of Vishnu, and it is chanted to invoke the power of goodness and mercy. Repeating this mantra bestows you with infinite love, prosperity, glory, wisdom and liberation. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\n<strong>Forms of Chanting: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Patanjali Yoga Sutras, three forms of\nchanting are disclosed. When a group of people hums sacred sounds (mantra)\nloudly and together, it is known as Kirtan. The quiet and slow humming of the\nsounds in mind is Japa. And, reciting the mantra in a melodious and within\naudible range is chanting. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How\nto Use Mantra in Meditation? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that sitting in meditation can\nbe hard and focusing is even harder. This where mantras come into play! As your\nmind starts to wander during the meditation, employ the focus of a mantra.\nChoosing a mantra with which you can relate to acts as an affirmation while\nreciting keeps you focused in the practice. By reciting a mantra that is\nimportant to you and your feelings, you can conquer the day with confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How\nto Use Mantra in Yoga Practice?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reciting mantras during yoga practice\nhave the same effect as during the meditation, it helps you remain focused in\nthe yoga practices. Chanting mantras during yoga practice acts like an\nintention, where you recite the outcome you wish to achieve and with the help\nof the mantra you work on it throughout the practice. Select mantras that\nrelate to your physical abilities. Whenever you feel distracted in the yoga\npose recite the mantra to remind yourself of the intention set, and it shall\nguide you through the posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Start and end your yoga practices with a mantra.\nBy repeating a mantra during the practice of a yoga posture, you lend greater\nmeaning to your overall yoga practice. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recite the chosen mantra to seal the yoga\npractice. Try to implement the mantra off the mat and into your personal life.\nMantras offer your practice, goal, and dedication to the science of yoga a\nmeaning whose interpretation extends beyond the physical workout. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make use of yoga props to create repetitive\nsounds. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Importance\nof Mantras in Yoga Practice: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. As you chant a mantra while performing\nyoga postures, the sound assists in the opening of energy channels within the\nbody and helps you connect with the divine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The mantra chanting acts as a powerful\ntool for focusing the mind on yoga practice. Also, chanting of Om during the\npractice of yoga postures result in the creation of positive vibrations and\ndevotion towards the practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. It is believed that thoughtful mantras\necho our deepest truths. The repetition helps in the release of stored emotions\nand helps us address the hidden layers of the self. The release is further\nenhanced by the performance of yoga asanas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. The vibrations of the mantra affect\nyour molecular structure. The sound affects your thoughts, feelings, actions\nand consciousness. The mantra re-arranges your molecular structure and assists\nin better yoga practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The mantra enhances concentration.\nAnd, heightened awareness of the mind strengthens physical postures and\nvice-versa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step out of a yoga mat with a sense of\ngratitude, reflection, and good energy by reciting mantras during yoga\npractice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting to hear the \u2018Om\u2019 sound as soon as you step inside a yoga class can be astonishing for a yoga newbie. But for a yoga veteran, it marks the beginning of a yoga journey. 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