Understanding the “Om Shanti” Mantra

Understanding the “Om Shanti” Mantra

Many yogis chant the ‘om’ mantra to aid their meditation practice. But have you heard of the “om shanti” mantra? With regular practice and improved focus, this mantra is known to help yogis attain their ultimate goal—detachment from the outside...
What Does Om Mani Padme Hum (Actually) Mean? Read This.

What Does Om Mani Padme Hum (Actually) Mean? Read This.

Mantras are used ALL of the time in yoga, especially when it comes to meditation. Every mantra has a meaning, both in the verbal sense and the energetic sense. Mantra meditation largely employs the utterance of words or the use of a mentally repeated word or phrase...
Sat Nam in Kundalini Yoga: Sanskrit Translation and Meaning

Sat Nam in Kundalini Yoga: Sanskrit Translation and Meaning

Kundalini Yoga is a Raaj Yoga (the yoga of living detached, yet fully engaged in the world) that creates vitality and balance in the mind, body, and spirit. The focus of this yoga is on true self-awareness and delivering an experience of your highest divine...
Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo: The Adi Mantra Explained [VIDEO]

Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo: The Adi Mantra Explained [VIDEO]

Whether you’re just beginning your Kundalini yoga practice or you’ve been a Kundalini practitioner for many years, you’ll notice that every class begins by chanting the Adi mantra, ong namo guru dev namo. It’s an incredibly powerful mantra that...