One pillar of Kriya Yoga is Svadhyaya, self-study. Establishing a home practice is essential for every practitioner. It is an opportunity to explore each asana through the lens of curiosity, exploration and ahimsa, which can lead to a deeper understanding of your practice and yoga as a holistic approach to living. Give yourself time to explore the asanas in a space created in ease, compassion and non-judgment.

Meditation: Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu Chant

Part of a longer mantra this is a dedication to all creations/beings for peace, happiness and free of suffering. This is also under your "Chants" in manual. "May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all." Above is a link to a YouTube video/audio of a beautiful version of this chant by Miten and Deva Premal.

lokah: location, realm, all universes existing now
samastah: all beings sharing that same location
sukhino: centered in happiness and joy, free from suffering
bhav: the divine mood or state of unified existence
antu: may it be so, it must be so (antu used as an ending here transforms this mantra into a powerful pledge)

Meditation: Setting Your Intention

* Attempt to do this work, this week at least once before our Wednesday session. Another small tip, I like to have my journal near by so that after I have finished my meditation I can record how I am feeling and any inspiration that may be waiting to express itself in that moment.