W3 Theory - Mantras, Ashtanga 8 Limbs Flashcards
1
Q
Meaning of mantra
A
sound,
vibration,
frequency
depends on tongue placement
2
Q
Man, Tra?
A
Man = mind Tra = freeing
3
Q
2 kinds of mantra
Seed
Moola
A
Seed - short sound AUM, HAM, YAM, RAM, VAM, LAM
Moola - phrases
4
Q
Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya
A
light of spiritual knowledge
5
Q
Gayatri
A
To creator brahma, knowledge, light, remove darkness
6
Q
Ashtanga opening
A
gratitude for lineage, teachers before, cleans space before ashtanga sequence
7
Q
Ashtanga closing
A
may all beings be happy free