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Mantra Yoga
Mantra means “thought” or “instrument of thought” in Sanskrit. (It is believed to be related to the same root that gave rise to the words mental and man in English.) Mantra yoga uses special sounds as instruments to focus and still the mind. The sages of yoga from time immemorial have maintained that the universe was born of vibration, or sound. Therefore, sound occupies a sacred role in yoga. Certain sounds are believed to have sacred powers. One of the most famous of these sounds is the universal, untranslatable Om. Because sound is so vital to the principles of yoga practice, web site contains a special section on mantras and guidance on how you might begin to practice them.
Mantra means “thought” or “instrument of thought” in Sanskrit. (It is believed to be related to the same root that gave rise to the words mental and man in English.) Mantra yoga uses special sounds as instruments to focus and still the mind. The sages of yoga from time immemorial have maintained that the universe was born of vibration, or sound. Therefore, sound occupies a sacred role in yoga. Certain sounds are believed to have sacred powers. One of the most famous of these sounds is the universal, untranslatable Om. Because sound is so vital to the principles of yoga practice, web site contains a special section on mantras and guidance on how you might begin to practice them.
