EVERYONE actually shifts us into that
state. The sound itself makes us an
instrument for blessing, the vibration
expands us beyond our normal
limitations and self-interest.
Can you imagine your heart as big
enough to include ALL beings
everywhere, and include ALL of
yourself as well? Often, the frontier of
peace that's least explored is the
shame from our own past mistakes.
Please include your past self in your
prayers today, as well.
A Simple Peace Mantra Practice
1. Wherever you choose to practice,
close your eyes and take 3 deep
breaths, engaging your low belly.
2. Mentally or audibly chant Aum three
times to attune yourself with your heart.
3. Mentally or audibly chant Lokāḥ
Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu (May All
the Beings in All the Worlds be Happy)
for at least 5 minutes, or use a mālā to
count as many repetitions as you wish.
4. As you repeat the mantra, your mind
will probably wander. When you notice
it, simply return your focus to your
heart's wish for peace and use the
mantra as a tool to connect to, and
enhance, the "peace channel." Every
effort counts!
5. Complete your chanting session with
three mental or audible declarations of
Śāntiḥ, followed by another Aum. Allow
your sound to consciously dissolve and
withdraw into silence on the M sound.
6. Rest in the silence for as long as you
wish; it's in that spaciousness that your
inner voice can guide you most clearly.
*Detailed mantra instructions and
audio/video samples are available at
www.mantrasforpeace.com*
About Author
Anandra is a pioneer in the global yoga
community, re-introducing the
ancient practice of sound as a
fundamental practice. She created the
world’s first registered yoga teacher
training based entirely on the
transformational power of sound
(including Sanskrit, mantra, Indian
classical vocal meditation, and non-
violent communication for everyday
life). American by birth, Indian by
soul, and global citizen by expression,
she helps people transform their
limiting belief systems and cultivate
their most fulfilling contribution to
the world.
She divides her time between India,
Japan, and on Kaua’i island, Hawai’i,
and teaches mantra workshops and
intensives worldwide. For more than
20 years, she’s been on “the path” and
has been teaching and seeing private
clients globally since 1999. Currently
she’s mentoring change agents
through her Leadership Resonance
Program.
Join a global community of
peacemakers!
www.mantrasforpeace.com
Contributed by Anandra George
Dec. 2018 www.yogicherald.com
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