The supreme gift of yoga is the realization of our divinity and connection to the oneness of all. Yet, we often isolate and separate into religions, sects, groups, and cultures.
The antidote for the violence, polarization, and widespread perception of “other” is to anchor ourselves in self-love. True love of the self imparts a deep love for others and compassion that arises from recognizing the other as you.
Before you begin your practice, tune-in by chanting the mantra Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
How to chant the mantra Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
Sit in Easy Pose with your spine straight. Press your palms together in Prayer Pose at the center of the chest, sides of the thumbs pressed against the sternum. With your eyes closed, focus your concentration at the Third Eye Point located between the eyebrows at the root of the nose, about a half inch under the skin. Inhale deeply and as you exhale chant Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo, on one breath. The sound Dev is chanted a minor third higher than the other sounds. If you cannot chant it all on one breath, take a short breath after Ong Namo. Repeat the mantra three times. The meaning of Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo is: I call on the creative infinite consciousness of the universe. I call on the divine wisdom within me.
Affirmation for Self-Love
Posture: Sit straight in a cross-legged position.
Eyes: Closed.
Mudra, Movement, & Mantra: Place your right hand on your heart and say, “My heart, I love you.”
Place your right hand on the eyes and say, “My eyes, I love you.”
Place your hand on the top of your head and say, “My head, I love you.”
Place your hand at the navel point and say, “My belly, I love you.”
Place your hands on both your knees and say, “ My knees, I love you.”
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Affirmation of a Teacher
Posture: Sit straight in a cross-legged position.
Eyes: Closed.
Mudra & Affirmation: Raise the right hand by the shoulder as if taking an oath, and say: “A teacher is not a preacher. A preacher is a preacher. A teacher is a teacher. A teacher is not a preacher. A preacher is not a teacher. A teacher can only be a teacher. A teacher cannot be a preacher. A preacher will not be a teacher. That I say solemnly.”
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