How to Practice the Cleansing Hand Mantra Video

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How to Practice the Cleansing Hand Mantra Video

In this Ayurveda mantra video, you will be led through a 9 minute Cleansing Hand Mantra practice. Mantra comes from the Sanskrit words manas or “mind” and trai or “to protect”, “to set free.” Therefore, mantra means “to set free from the mind.” Mantras are tools for the mind. They direct prana and are used in Ayurveda for self-healing. This cleansing hand mantra practice is great to do before cooking, eating, Dinacharya, Abhyanga, sex, gardening, washing fruits & vegetables, and anything you do with your hands. Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic mantra technique of the Cleansing Hand Mantra.

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Mantra Meditation Video

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Mantra Meditation Video

In this Ayurveda meditation video, you will be led through a 15 minute Mantra Meditation practice. This is not only a meditation practice but also a mantra practice. Mantra comes from the Sanskrit words manas or “mind” and trai or “to protect”, “to set free.” Therefore, mantra means “to set free from the mind.” Mantras are tools for the mind. They direct prana and are used in Ayurveda for self-healing. One of the most healing mantras in Ayurveda is the mantra to Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda. Some call Dhanvantari the “celestial physician.” When we practice Mantra Meditation we utilize sound, breath and awareness by silently reciting the mantra OM Sri Dhanvantari Namaha.

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Mantra Meditation (Audio Recording)

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Mantra Meditation (Audio Recording)

In this Ayurveda meditation audio recording, you will be led through a 15 minute Mantra Meditation practice. This is not only a meditation practice but also a mantra practice. Mantra comes from the Sanskrit words manas or “mind” and trai or “to protect”, “to set free.” Therefore, mantra means “to set free from the mind.” Mantras are tools for the mind. They direct prana and are used in Ayurveda for self-healing. One of the most healing mantras in Ayurveda is the mantra to Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda. Some call Dhanvantari the “celestial physician.” When we practice Mantra Meditation we utilize sound, breath and awareness by silently reciting the mantra OM Sri Dhanvantari Namaha.

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Chakra Meditation (Audio Recording)

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Chakra Meditation (Audio Recording)

In this Ayurveda meditation audio recording, you will be led through a 15 minute Chakra Meditation practice. This is not only a meditation practice but also a mantra practice. When we practice Chakra Meditation we utilize sound, breath and awareness by inhaling and silently reciting the mantra for each chakra on the exhalation.

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: OM Chanting Meditation (Audio Recording)

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: OM Chanting Meditation (Audio Recording)

In this Ayurveda meditation audio recording, you will be led through a 15 minute OM Chanting Meditation practice which is one of the lesser known meditation practices in Ayurveda. This is not only a meditation practice but also a mantra practice. Patanjali in his yoga sutras wrote, “through absorption and concentration, the processes of meditation, we may go beyond sensory perceptions.” When we practice Pranava Upasana Meditation we utilize sound, breath and awareness by deeply inhaling and upon exhaling, reciting the sacred mantra OM. Now follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic meditation technique of OM Chanting Meditation.

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Sankalpa Meditation (Audio Recording)

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Sankalpa Meditation (Audio Recording)

In this Ayurveda meditation audio recording, you will be led through a 10 minute Sankalpa Meditation practice. Sankalpa means “will” and “motivation.” Think of it as an affirmation or a declaration of intention. There is an old proverb that states, “As a person wishes in their heart, so are they.” A Samkalpa sets an intention at our heart space to help us heal and grow. Think of it as a plan or strategy for how you will achieve your ultimate self. In this meditation practice, you will be creating a positive intentional phrase that you will recite silently in your mind. You will then meditate on how to achieve that positive intention and imagine your life with your sankalpa realized. Now follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic meditation technique of Sankalpa Meditation.

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Pranayama Practice: Udana Pranayama (Audio Recording)

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Pranayama Practice: Udana Pranayama (Audio Recording)

In this Ayurveda pranayama audio recording, you will be led through a 15 minute Udana Pranayama breathing practice. Udana Pranayama or the ascending breath is associated with the vital energy of the throat which governs speech, self-expression, growth of body, ability to stand, effort, enthusiasm and will. Udana breathing is used in Ayurveda to strengthen the throat. It is also associated with the actions of speech and communication. Traditionally it has been used to help people with self-expression, creativity, enthusiasm, and spiritual growth. Now follow along as you are led through the Ayurveda breathing technique of udana pranayama or ascending breath.

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Karma Meditation (Audio Recording)

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Karma Meditation (Audio Recording)

In this Ayurveda meditation audio recording, you will be led through a 15 minute Karma Meditation practice. Healing our bodies, minds and spirits comes through ridding ourselves of karma. Through living, we create karmas which are actions that come from our free will. The Vedas tell us that all of our actions have consequences. These are karmas that can either be in sync with the universal truth or dharma and create balance. Or they can be the same actions we repeat over and over again, creating imbalance. In Ayurveda, the central goal is to create balance in the body, mind and spirit. So practicing Karma Meditation, helps to rid us of imbalancing karmas. Now follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic meditation technique of Karma Meditation.

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Affirmation Meditation (Audio Recording)

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Ayurveda Meditation Practice: Affirmation Meditation (Audio Recording)

In this Ayurveda meditation audio recording, you will be led through a 12 minute Affirmation Meditation practice. The Affirmations help the mind to stop negative thought patterns and redirect them to something positive. Affirmations are powerful because they allow you to concentrate your attention on something positive and goal affirming. Affirmations will not heal all samskaras and karmas, but they will allow you to soften the grooves. This will give the mind more power to create positive choices and reach for life affirming goals. Now follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic meditation technique of Affirmation Meditation.

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Pranayama Practice: Udana Breath

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Pranayama Practice: Udana Breath

Pranayama is the 4th limb of the 8 limbs of yoga. Prana means “life force” and ayama means “expansion.” Therefore pranayama means “expansion of the life force.” However, most people when they think of pranayama, they think about breathing exercises practiced in yoga. Read on to learn how to practice the pranayama technique of udana pranayama or ascending breathing.

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"I am wise and bright, made of love and light."

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"I am wise and bright, made of love and light."

My last two days have felt very spiritual. Yesterday I went for a hike and I found this very chill spot to do a few sun salutations and a riverside meditation. The sound of the rushing water was so soothing. Tonight I attended a wonderful gathering of women for the new moon. I discovered that it is the time of Venus so it is a time to set intentions and to be open to new directions.

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