Japa Meditation For Interconnectedness

Om Namo Narayanaya is Sanskrit and translates to mean "I connect to that Supreme Consciousness (Ishvara) that resides in all beings and from which everything comes from." Utilizing this mantra for a guided japa meditation practice, I invite you to sit comfortably and join me in repeating this mantra 108 times to begin or end your day, focusing on the repetition and letting your mind rest. You are also welcome to receive the vibrations instead of repeating the mantra. Om Shanti. Peace

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Hello my friends. Find a comfortable position for your body if that feels safe and supportive. I was taught this japa meditation when I was going through my 300-hour teacher training as a yoga teacher, And it brings me so much comfort. I like to start my day with 108 rounds of repeating this mantra. But you can drop in whenever it feels resonant to you and you need a moment of reset. Today, We will be repeating the mantra. Om Namo Narayanaya. Which translates to mean I connect to that supreme consciousness that resides in all beings and from which everything comes from. If you have a mala bracelet or necklace, Place it in your right hand and hold the guru bead, The one that feels biggest, Between your middle finger and your thumb. Try not to touch your index finger to your bead. Your index finger traditionally represents the fire element and your ego, So we try to refrain from using it in our grounding meditations with malas. When you are ready, Find a comfortable position for your body. Allow your spine to be long and your lungs to be open, Breathing evenly and steady. Soften your gaze or close your eyes if that feels safe and supported. You are welcome to repeat this mantra out loud. In your head. Or simply receive the vibration of the repetition. A reminder, The mantra we will be repeating 108 times is Om Namo Narayanaya. Let's say that all together. Om Namo Narayanaya. Knowing it is okay if you lose your way in the repetition. Simply take a breath. Pause and come back when you are ready. Welcome a deep breath in. And a long breath out, Soften your shoulders, Relax your jaw. Arrive here. Again, A deep breath in. And a long breath out. Steadying yourself in the moment, One more deep breath in. And a long breath out. We'll begin with Aum. Breathe in for all. Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya OM NAMO NARAYANAYA OM NAMO NARAYANAYA Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Nithyananda. Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya OM NAMO NARAYANAYA OM NAMO NARAYANAYA Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Narayana. Namo Narayanaya. Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya OM NAMO NARAYANAYA OM NAMO NARAYANAYA OM NAMO NARAYANAYA OM NAMO NARAYANAYA Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Om Namo Narayanaya. Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya. Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Om Namo Narayanaya. Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Namo Buddhaya Naya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Nithyananda. Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namo Narayanaya. Draw your hands together in prayer position, Thumbs to your heart space. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. Peace. Peace. Peace. Pause in the stillness and vibration of this experience and let it settle on your breath, Your body, And your mind. Take your time to come out of meditation. Wiggling your fingers, Your toes, Perhaps stretching or yawning. And welcoming a deep breath in. And a long breath out. Linger here as long as feels true. And be well, My friends.