Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. Today’s discussion focused on mantra, including the how, when and why to include in class; lineage and authenticity; and the shift in energy through vibration and sound.

Here's more on what we talked about in this episode:

2:04 - Mantra for Saraswati

Chant for Saraswati, the muse of creation, and goddess of wisdom, knowledge, and speech.

6:42 - Offering Mantra to Students

How to offer mantra to students with a few book recommendations to guide your process.

11:48 - Mantra as an Anchor

Starting class with mantra to anchor your class and ground for students, and yourself.

15:52 - Unique Ways to Offer Mantra

How mantra can be taught through two styles, melody or metronome, to invite others to join.

17:30 - Sanskrit in Yoga classes

The recipe to create by placing pure intention into the sound to shift and transform through the quality and expression of the mantra.

The vibration we feel in mantra to express our collective energy and remind us of our shared experience.

30:36 - How to Set Positive Affirmations

Selecting words in any language you prefer to create positive affirmations to focus the mind.

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