Tuning in: chanting the mantras

The Adi Mantra: invoking divine wisdom

The Adi Mantra, "Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo," is a cornerstone of Kundalini Yoga. It translates to "I bow to the Creative Wisdom, I bow to the Divine Teacher within." Chanting this mantra helps us to tune into our inner guidance and connect with the golden chain of Kundalini Yoga teachers. It creates a sacred space for practice, inviting higher consciousness and protection.

Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position (or on a chair if needed) with the spine straight. Place the palms of the hands together as if in prayer, with the fingers pointing straight up, and then press the joints of the thumbs into the center of the chest, at the sternum.

Inhale deeply. Focus your concentration at the root of the nose between the eyebrows, your Brow Point. As you exhale, chant the entire mantra in one breath. If your breath is not capable of this, take a quick sip of air through the mouth after “Ong Namo” and then chant the rest of the mantra, extending the sound as long as possible. The sound “Dev” is chanted a minor third higher than the other sounds of the mantra. As you chant, vibrate the cranium with the sound to create a mild pressure at the Brow Point. Chant this mantra at least three times before beginning your Kundalini Yoga Practice.