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Prana, a Sanskrit term, refers to the life force or vital energy that permeates all living beings. In the context of yoga, prana is often invoked through chanting to enhance the practice and connect with the deeper aspects of oneself. Here are a few Sanskrit chants that are commonly used in yoga classes to invoke prana:

  1. Om (Aum)

    • Pronunciation: Ohm
    • Meaning: Om is considered the primordial sound of the universe. It represents the unity of all things and is often chanted at the beginning and end of yoga classes to create a sense of harmony and connection.
  2. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

    • Pronunciation: Loh-kah sah-mah-stah soo-kee-noh bah-vahn-too
    • Meaning: "May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all."
  3. Asato Ma Sad Gamaya

    • Pronunciation: Ah-sah-toh mah sahd gah-mah-yah
    • Meaning: "Lead me from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light, from death to immortality."
  4. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

    • Pronunciation: Ohm shahn-tee shahn-tee shahn-tee
    • Meaning: "Om peace, peace, peace." This chant is often used to invoke peace and tranquility.
  5. So Hum

    • Pronunciation: Soh hahm
    • Meaning: "I am that." This mantra is often used in meditation to connect with the universal consciousness.
  6. Gayatri Mantra

    • Pronunciation:
      • Om bhur bhuvah svah
      • Tat savitur varenyam
      • Bhargo devasya dhimahi
      • Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat
    • Meaning: "We meditate on the glory of the Creator; Who has created the Universe; Who is worthy of Worship; Who is the embodiment of Knowledge and Light; Who is the remover of all Sin and Ignorance; May He enlighten our Intellect."
  7. Om Namah Shivaya

    • Pronunciation: Ohm nah-mah shee-vah-yah
    • Meaning: "I bow to Shiva." This mantra is often chanted to invoke the energy of transformation and destruction of the ego.
  8. Om Mani Padme Hum

    • Pronunciation: Ohm mah-nee pahd-may hahm
    • Meaning: "The jewel is in the lotus." This mantra is often used to cultivate compassion and wisdom.

These chants can be incorporated into your yoga practice to enhance the flow of prana and deepen your spiritual connection.

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Prana (Sanskrit Chant for Yoga Class)
Raga Shri Part I - Alaap / Part II - Jod / Part III - Jhala

Subroto Roy Chowdhury

Raga Shri Part I - Alaap / Part II - Jod / Part III - Jhala
Raga Shri Part IV - Gats, In Jhaptal & Teental
Raga Jhinjoti Part I - Aochar
Raga Jhinjoti Part II - Vistars