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Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha (Sanskrit: ॐ गं गणपतये नमः) is a powerful prayer and mantra comprised of four parts that are all in praise of the Hindu god, Lord Ganesha. Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha can be translated as “My salutations to Lord Ganesha.” This…

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Agami Karma

Agami karma (or kriyamana karma) is one of the three types of karma as laid out in the Vedas. This particular karma is dependent on present, in-the-moment actions and can be influenced by an individual to produce good outcomes for one’s self in the future. In Sanskrit, the word,…

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Savasana

Savasana, or shavasana is the Sanskrit name for an important restorative asana. It is a key component of asana practice in almost every yoga tradition, and is most commonly used at the end of a sequence as a means of relaxation and integration. Some schools also use it to calm the body…

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4 Mantras That Will Transform Your Life

If you’ve been to a yoga class, you’ve likely heard the room chanting Om at some point during the class. Chanting this Sanskrit word is meant to reconnect you with the universe’s energy so you feel like you’re constantly moving, breathing and evolving. If…

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Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Patanjali’s Definition of Yoga, Explained

Yogas chitta vritti nirodha is Patanjali’s definition of yoga. It means that yoga is the removing of the fluctuations of the mind. Yoga is the stilling of the mind until it rests in a state of total and utter tranquility, so that one experiences life as it is: as Reality. One…

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The Meaning of Om Mani Padme Hum

There’s a good reason why the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra is at the heart of many Buddhist traditions. It is because every one of the Buddha’s teachings is believed to reside within this one powerful mantra. It is repeated over and over again to invoke the loving and…

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How do I ‘activate’ my mala beads?

Mala beads are fantastic tools for mantra meditation and spiritual practice. When activated, they are believed to hold great spiritual power to assist you in your meditation practice as well as your overall spiritual journey. In activating our mala beads, we’re unlocking the sacred…

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How do I see through my third eye?

The third eye, or spiritual eye, is a chakra, or energy center. Ajna chakra is part of your energetic body in the way that an elbow or a spleen is a part of the physical body. It is generally in the region of the forehead and back a couple of inches. Knowing the physical location of the…

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What is the correct way to chant OM?

During the chanting of Om, or Aum, silence is maintained between two consecutive utterances. The state of silence is a state of consciousness known as turiya. This is a state of bliss. And it is this state when one’s identification with the Supreme happens. (You may be wondering,…

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