Gayatri Mantra

Karen Andersen
Instructor:
Karen Andersen
Class Type:
All Levels Yoga
Length:
4 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
Body regions:
Autonomic Nervous System, Full Body

The Gayatri mantra comes from the oldest sacred text in the Indo-European languages: the Rigveda. In this chant, we connect to the sunrise principle Savitur, the primary mover of daily existence. We open to the gift of this precious life; with humility we honour the ancient, the present, and the future.

Recommended Props: A comfortable seat.


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