Anyone know any yoga mantras? What language are they normally in?

Question

I go to yoga and I am trying to remember the mantra she always says in class. Does anyone know of any mantras? And also what language is it mostly said in...Hindi? Please help! Thanks!

Answer 1

Perhaps the simplest and most profound mantra is "Om," and many traditional Sanskrit mantras include it. Each one produces a specific experience of vibration that corresponds to its meaning. For example, "Om shanti", which refers to the supreme peace of the universal Spirit, creates a subtle yet powerful vibration of peace; "Hari Om" refers to the Spirit that removes the obstacles to awakening; and "Om namah sivaya" means salutations to auspiciousness, the transformative aspect of Spirit.

But you don't have to limit yourself to Sanskrit. You may use "Amen," "Shalom," or "Peace"—any word that's meaningful to you. Choose something uplifting, a word that inspires you and engages your heart. Avoid words that stir up thoughts or disturb your mind. Experiment to see what feels right. But eventually, you'll want to stick with one mantra and use it regularly to help you experience the full benefits of a deep meditation practice.

Answer 2

Yogic mantras are usually in Sanskrit. The mantras are usually used for peace, healing and spiritual illumination.
But what mantras are, are usually words that we repeat to ourselves over and over, as affirmations. As a yoga instructor who teaches in a gym, where my students are from many denominations, I usually ask them to repeat the mantra, "Let go" As they inhale, they say "Let" and, as they exhale, they say "go". In letting go, they let go of those things which hold them (and those around them) back - the things of the ego, such as expectation, judgement and competition. This is a simple mantra and one that is in English.
The reason why some yogis/inis ask that we repeat mantras in Sansrkit is because Sanskrit is a holy language and contains many powerful sounds. Among the most powerful of the sounds is actually pure silence - followed by "OM" - the sound that underlies Creation.
And if you're looking for a mantra, one of the most powerful and widely heard mantras is "Om Nama Sivaya."
If you're looking for a book on mantras, go to www.karunamayi.org and look for the book called Vedic Mantras for Peace and Spiritual Illumination. It is written by a living saint called Karunamayi Sri Sri Sri Vijayeswari Devi.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Most are in Sanscrit.
I learned lots of mantras from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Here's a website: http://www.yogakriya.org/htm/music.htm