Invocation

This chant is traditionally chanted before beginning the asana practice. The first part of the chant is from the Yoga Taravali, the text from which the Ashtanga Vinyasa system of practice is derived. The second part of the chant is a traditional chant to the sage Patanjali (said to be the composer of the Yoga Sutra), and is of unknown origin.

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Chants:

Invocation | Saha Navavatu | Nagarajaya Namaha | Brahma Arpanam | Closing Chant