Mantra creates the orientation of mind necessary for the yamas and niyamas, the prime yogic observances, attitudes and life-style measures, to work. Such yogic observances as non-violence (ahimsa) and truthfulness (satya) are mantras themselves as it were, prime principles to repeat in our minds and hearts in order to guide our lives. Asanas performed while repeating the appropriate mantras bring a greater energy and awareness into the bones, muscles, joints and nerves, and help us transcend body consciousness. Pranayama practiced along with special ‘prana mantras’ can connect us to the cosmic
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