The Āditya Hṛdayam is a mantra composed in verse (30 verses) taken from  the Ramayana (Rāmāyana). This mantra gives us success in our endeavors!

The Sage Agastya taught it to Śrī Rāma in order that he may succeed in killing the demon king, Rāvaṇa - with all his ten heads that regenerate every time they are decapitated. It is very difficult to overcome our demonic tendencies. We can put them down, but they come back up. So this mantra in praise of the sun gives us the strength needed to overcome Ravana and all the unhealthy compulsive tendencies he represents within ourselves.

Rama, having been exiled to the forest, was roaming with his brother & wife. At a certain point along their journey, his wife, Sītā, was abducted by Rāvaṇa. Thus Rāma went to battle. But Rāvaṇa was very powerful. He was the demon king of Srilanka. So Rama recruited an army and they attacked and fought to regain his wife, Sita. Rama fought with Ravana for days. He was very exhausted on the brink of death. But after some healing herbs brought to him by Hanuman and reciting this Aditya Hridaya mantra, he was refreshed and able to succeed in slaying Ravana!

Harih Om! Jai Sri Ram!

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Yoga Sūtras, Third Chapter, Vibhūti Pāda 3.49 - 3.50, Oneness, Power & Renunciation: What is the fundamental that we must cultivate regardless of how long we have been practicing, how much we have learned or how advanced we think we have become? [If you think you are advanced then definitely you are  not.] Sūtra 3.50 brings up the practice of Vairāgya  (non-attachment/letting-go) again - it was first mentioned at the beginning of our journey in Sūtra 1.12 and has been explained in so many ways indirectly since. Keep going, keep developing Vairāgya because it leads us to unbounded freedom (Kaivalyam). Check out the discussion on either Youtube or Podcast. Om Tat Sat.

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Vibhūti Pāda, can be found in Sanskrit & Chanting, Vol. 3, Pg. 54, or Vol. 4, Pg. 13. Books available in PDF & Print here: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/books

Chanting & Studying, 3rd Chapter of the Yoga Sūtras, Vibhūti Pāda: Chapters 1 & 2 lay the basis for the entire yogic process. Chapter 1 lays the primary foundational stone of clarity & clam. Chapter 2 gives the secondary step of self-analysis and asks us to dive deeply into the study & practice of the first four limbs: Yama, Niyama, Āsana & Prāṇāyāma. Once well established in these limbs, Chapter 3 presents an organized approach to our practice of self-analysis. This third chapter, Vibhūti Pāda, directs our attention to certain aspects of ourselves. First on the list: Develop the art of listening without superimposing our own thoughts on to what is heard. Patañjali also takes us step-by-step through various places in the body. All this to assist our process of becoming more purposeful and more awakened in our lives. Chapter 3, Vibhūti Pāda provides us with a checklist for thoroughness in Rāja Yoga.

These classes always express the Sūtras in a practical manner relevant to the modern Yogī / Yoginī. And in this process, you will learn to recite each sūtra, the meaning of each word, and also how the sūtras are inter-related to one another. Study of the Yoga Sūtras is a complex and intricate process that never ceases to fascinate & inspire our relationship with life & yoga for years on end.

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Yoga Sūtras, Third Chapter, Vibhūti Pāda 3.44 - 3.49, Perfect Body Perfect Mind: Patanjali gets wild with the benefits resulting from these final two sayṁama meditations. It really quite remarkable, but do not worry, we can bring it back home down here for us earthlings. Check out the discussion on either Youtube or Podcast. Om Tat Sat.

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Vibhūti Pāda, can be found in Sanskrit & Chanting, Vol. 3, Pg. 54, or Vol. 4, Pg. 13. Books available in PDF & Print here: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/books

Chanting & Studying, 3rd Chapter of the Yoga Sūtras, Vibhūti Pāda: Chapters 1 & 2 lay the basis for the entire yogic process. Chapter 1 lays the primary foundational stone of clarity & clam. Chapter 2 gives the secondary step of self-analysis and asks us to dive deeply into the study & practice of the first four limbs: Yama, Niyama, Āsana & Prāṇāyāma. Once well established in these limbs, Chapter 3 presents an organized approach to our practice of self-analysis. This third chapter, Vibhūti Pāda, directs our attention to certain aspects of ourselves. First on the list: Develop the art of listening without superimposing our own thoughts on to what is heard. Patañjali also takes us step-by-step through various places in the body. All this to assist our process of becoming more purposeful and more awakened in our lives. Chapter 3, Vibhūti Pāda provides us with a checklist for thoroughness in Rāja Yoga.

These classes always express the Sūtras in a practical manner relevant to the modern Yogī / Yoginī. And in this process, you will learn to recite each sūtra, the meaning of each word, and also how the sūtras are inter-related to one another. Study of the Yoga Sūtras is a complex and intricate process that never ceases to fascinate & inspire our relationship with life & yoga for years on end.

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Yoga Sūtras, Third Chapter, Vibhūti Pāda 3.44, The 5 Elements & The 8 Siddhis: The microcosm reflects the macrocosm. Whatever principles you master in your body (your svarūpa, sense of form), can be extended into your work in the world. The Saṁyama meditation of Yoga Sūtra 3.44 teaches us this principle and discusses the results. Check out the discussion on either Youtube or Podcast. Om Tat Sat.

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Vibhūti Pāda, can be found in Sanskrit & Chanting, Vol. 3, Pg. 54, or Vol. 4, Pg. 13. Books available in PDF & Print here: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/books

Chanting & Studying, 3rd Chapter of the Yoga Sūtras, Vibhūti Pāda: Chapters 1 & 2 lay the basis for the entire yogic process. Chapter 1 lays the primary foundational stone of clarity & clam. Chapter 2 gives the secondary step of self-analysis and asks us to dive deeply into the study & practice of the first four limbs: Yama, Niyama, Āsana & Prāṇāyāma. Once well established in these limbs, Chapter 3 presents an organized approach to our practice of self-analysis. This third chapter, Vibhūti Pāda, directs our attention to certain aspects of ourselves. First on the list: Develop the art of listening without superimposing our own thoughts on to what is heard. Patañjali also takes us step-by-step through various places in the body. All this to assist our process of becoming more purposeful and more awakened in our lives. Chapter 3, Vibhūti Pāda provides us with a checklist for thoroughness in Rāja Yoga.

These classes always express the Sūtras in a practical manner relevant to the modern Yogī / Yoginī. And in this process, you will learn to recite each sūtra, the meaning of each word, and also how the sūtras are inter-related to one another. Study of the Yoga Sūtras is a complex and intricate process that never ceases to fascinate & inspire our relationship with life & yoga for years on end.

To learn more about our offerings or to make a donation in support of our work, please visit our website: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/payments

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Yoga Sūtras, Third Chapter, Vibhūti Pāda 3.42 - 3.43, Lighthearted & as Free as Space: Check out the discussion on either Youtube or Podcast. Om Tat Sat.

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Vibhūti Pāda, can be found in Sanskrit & Chanting, Vol. 3, Pg. 54, or Vol. 4, Pg. 13. Books available in PDF & Print here: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/books

Chanting & Studying, 3rd Chapter of the Yoga Sūtras, Vibhūti Pāda: Chapters 1 & 2 lay the basis for the entire yogic process. Chapter 1 lays the primary foundational stone of clarity & clam. Chapter 2 gives the secondary step of self-analysis and asks us to dive deeply into the study & practice of the first four limbs: Yama, Niyama, Āsana & Prāṇāyāma. Once well established in these limbs, Chapter 3 presents an organized approach to our practice of self-analysis. This third chapter, Vibhūti Pāda, directs our attention to certain aspects of ourselves. First on the list: Develop the art of listening without superimposing our own thoughts on to what is heard. Patañjali also takes us step-by-step through various places in the body. All this to assist our process of becoming more purposeful and more awakened in our lives. Chapter 3, Vibhūti Pāda provides us with a checklist for thoroughness in Rāja Yoga.

These classes always express the Sūtras in a practical manner relevant to the modern Yogī / Yoginī. And in this process, you will learn to recite each sūtra, the meaning of each word, and also how the sūtras are inter-related to one another. Study of the Yoga Sūtras is a complex and intricate process that never ceases to fascinate & inspire our relationship with life & yoga for years on end.

To learn more about our offerings or to make a donation in support of our work, please visit our website: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/payments

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Moon Day Chanting: Opening Shanti Mantras & Ganesha & Saraswathi Prayers (Prarthana), Guru Stotra, Lingashtaka, Dvadhasha Nama Pujas, Upadesha Panchaka, Closing Mangala Mantras & Closing Shanti Mantras. Please do enjoy!

Opening Śānti Mantrās, Gaṇapati Prārthanā, Sarasvatī Prārthanā, Guru Stotram, Liṅgāṣṭakam, Dvādaśa Nāma Pūjās, Upadeśa Pañcakam, Closing Maṅgala Mantrās & Closing Śānti Mantrās

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Yoga Sūtras, Third Chapter, Vibhūti Pāda 3.39 - 3.41, Having Transcended Duality: Both the Bhagavad Gītā (6.07 – 6.09 & 14.22 – 14.26) & the Yoga Sūtras give us descriptions of how a Yogin who has transcended duality behaves. The Gītā’s description leans towards equanimity while the Sūtra’s paint quite a colorful picture. The Sūtras in this section discuss Udāna & Samāna Vāyus as well as the Divine Ear. Check out the discussion on either Youtube or Podcast. Om Tat Sat.

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Vibhūti Pāda, can be found in Sanskrit & Chanting, Vol. 3, Pg. 54, or Vol. 4, Pg. 13. Books available in PDF & Print here: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/books

Chanting & Studying, 3rd Chapter of the Yoga Sūtras, Vibhūti Pāda: Chapters 1 & 2 lay the basis for the entire yogic process. Chapter 1 lays the primary foundational stone of clarity & clam. Chapter 2 gives the secondary step of self-analysis and asks us to dive deeply into the study & practice of the first four limbs: Yama, Niyama, Āsana & Prāṇāyāma. Once well established in these limbs, Chapter 3 presents an organized approach to our practice of self-analysis. This third chapter, Vibhūti Pāda, directs our attention to certain aspects of ourselves. First on the list: Develop the art of listening without superimposing our own thoughts on to what is heard. Patañjali also takes us step-by-step through various places in the body. All this to assist our process of becoming more purposeful and more awakened in our lives. Chapter 3, Vibhūti Pāda provides us with a checklist for thoroughness in Rāja Yoga.

These classes always express the Sūtras in a practical manner relevant to the modern Yogī / Yoginī. And in this process, you will learn to recite each sūtra, the meaning of each word, and also how the sūtras are inter-related to one another. Study of the Yoga Sūtras is a complex and intricate process that never ceases to fascinate & inspire our relationship with life & yoga for years on end.

To learn more about our offerings or to make a donation in support of our work, please visit our website: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/payments

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Yoga Sūtras, Third Chapter, Vibhūti Pāda 3.36 - 3.38: Fringe Benefits, Original Intent & The Two-Fold Process: Check out the discussion on either Youtube or Podcast. Om Tat Sat.

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Vibhūti Pāda, can be found in Sanskrit & Chanting, Vol. 3, Pg. 54, or Vol. 4, Pg. 13. Books available in PDF & Print here: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/books

Chanting & Studying, 3rd Chapter of the Yoga Sūtras, Vibhūti Pāda: Chapters 1 & 2 lay the basis for the entire yogic process. Chapter 1 lays the primary foundational stone of clarity & clam. Chapter 2 gives the secondary step of self-analysis and asks us to dive deeply into the study & practice of the first four limbs: Yama, Niyama, Āsana & Prāṇāyāma. Once well established in these limbs, Chapter 3 presents an organized approach to our practice of self-analysis. This third chapter, Vibhūti Pāda, directs our attention to certain aspects of ourselves. First on the list: Develop the art of listening without superimposing our own thoughts on to what is heard. Patañjali also takes us step-by-step through various places in the body. All this to assist our process of becoming more purposeful and more awakened in our lives. Chapter 3, Vibhūti Pāda provides us with a checklist for thoroughness in Rāja Yoga.

These classes always express the Sūtras in a practical manner relevant to the modern Yogī / Yoginī. And in this process, you will learn to recite each sūtra, the meaning of each word, and also how the sūtras are inter-related to one another. Study of the Yoga Sūtras is a complex and intricate process that never ceases to fascinate & inspire our relationship with life & yoga for years on end.

To learn more about our offerings or to make a donation in support of our work, please visit our website: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/payments

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In this video, we learn to write & translate the Shanti Mantra, Saha Navatu. The video walks you through using the resources for writing, Sanskrit grammar, and online digital dictionaries. This video is like your first time riding a bike. Remember when your mom or dad pushed you on your bike to get you going your first time on two wheels? This video is a push start to getting deeper into understanding & working with Sanskrit.

Live Class, Sundays, 7:30 -  8:30 am (PDT).

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40 minutes of chanting - some together in unison, some mantras chanted call & response - the first 7 pages of Sanskrit & Chanting  Vol. 3 + page 27, the 12 Names of 7 deities (Surya, Ganesha, Durga,  Lakshmi, Saraswati, Shiva & Vishnu) and lastly page 24, Upadesha  Panchakam.   

This is what we have been reciting during the week, Mon - Fri, 6:00 -  6:30 am (PDT).

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