Chanting in yoga

An ashtanga yoga practice is opened and closed with a Sanskrit chant.

The opening chant is a dedication or homage to the tradition and lineage of yogis leading up to our practice. Patanjali is mentioned by name - the author of the yoga sutras - probably the most important yogic text and a reference for ancient and modern yogis alike.

The closing chant is an expression of well being to the world - a turning out at the end of the practice and a wish for peace to all people.

Phonetic copies of the chants in Sanskrit plus translations are available at the Studio.