Chanting the Bija Mantra

Instructor:

Chris Dunphy

Class Type:

All Levels Yoga

Length:

6 minutes

Beginner-friendly:

Yes

Pace/Style:

Moderate Hatha

Outcomes:

Ease of Movement, Clarity and Calm, Groundedness, Self-Awareness

Capacities:

Balance and Stability, Breath Control, Mindfulness, Mobility and Flexibility, Somatic Awareness +2 more

Body regions:

Autonomic Nervous System, Full Body

The bija mantras are resonant syllables that are in tune with each of the six major chakras along the spinal channel (save the crown chakra, where the syllable is silence). The meaning of bija is “seed”. In chanting the seed mantras, we are aligning with the source energy of each chakra, and balancing our attention between them.

Recommended Props: A cushion or chair for a comfortable seat.

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