- Asatoma Sadgamaya: a complete translation (2026-08-11)
The Asatoma mantra translated in full: lead me from unreal to real, darkness to light, death to immortality — and what that means for a modern reader. - The Gayatri mantra: an old prayer for a clear mind (2026-08-11)
The Gayatri mantra explained plainly: the Sanskrit and its translation, its Vedic history, how to chant it today, and what a modern practice looks like. - Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu: may all beings be happy (2026-08-11)
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu explained: the translation, the philosophy behind it, and how to use it as a real practice, not just a class sign-off. - The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra: context and care (2026-08-11)
The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra explained honestly: full translation, its Vedic origins, how it's traditionally used in illness, and what it can and can't do. - Om: the smallest mantra with the biggest reputation (2026-08-11)
Om explained without the woo: the three sounds of A-U-M, what the symbol means, how to chant it comfortably, and what it does for a busy mind. - Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha: a mantra for starting things (2026-08-11)
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha explained word by word: what the Ganesha mantra means, how to chant it, and how to use it when you're starting something new. - Om Mani Padme Hum: the jewel in the lotus (2026-08-11)
Om Mani Padme Hum explained syllable by syllable: what the Tibetan compassion mantra means, how it's practiced, and what a yoga student can take from it. - Om Namah Shivaya: five syllables, one long bow (2026-08-11)
Om Namah Shivaya broken down syllable by syllable: what it means, where it comes from, and how to practice devotion without dogma. - Om Shanti Shanti Shanti: peace, three times over (2026-08-11)
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti explained: why the mantra repeats peace three times, what the threefold peace covers, and how to use it in daily practice. - So Hum: the mantra your breath is already saying (2026-08-11)
So Hum meditation explained: the 'I am that' breath mantra, how to sync it with breathing, why it needs no effort, and a simple 10-minute practice.