Complete List of Yoga Mantras

Yoga mantras are powerful phrases or sounds in Sanskrit that are used to focus the mind, enhance spiritual growth, and a variety of other benefits.

Originating from the Vedic traditions of India, many of these mantras have been chanted for thousands of years to invoke the qualities needed for self-mastery and self-realization.

By integrating these sacred mantras into your yoga practice, you can tap into their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits.

Jewelry Designed for Your Practice

We created this collection to honor the wisdom and beauty of yoga. Each piece is crafted with intention to support your journey, on and off the mat.

The Bhav Spiritual Yoga Jewelry Collection Handcrafted with care, inspired by tradition, and made to carry your practice with you, wherever life takes you.

Shop Collection

The Complete List of Yoga Mantras

How to Use Mantras in Your Practice

Mantras can be used as standalone practices or dedicated meditation practices like japa, and are often chanted as kirtan and other singing modalities. Whether you're dedicated to one mantra or love them all, mantras are powerful sacred sounds.

Choosing a Mantra

Selecting the right mantra is a personal journey. Each mantra carries unique vibrations and meanings. To find one that resonates with you, consider your intentions and what you seek from your practice.

Reflect on your personal goals—whether they are for healing, peace, spiritual growth, or something else. Then follow our guide to mantra meditation to integrate your chosen or given mantra.

Chanting Techniques

Proper chanting involves attention to posture, breath control, and pronunciation. Sit comfortably with a straight spine, either in a cross-legged position or on a chair with feet flat on the ground.

Posture: Keep your back straight and shoulders relaxed to allow free prana (energy) flow. Use the infinity breath to experience this flow that arises with proper posture.

Breath Control: Breathe deeply and rhythmically. Each chant should align with your breath—inhale deeply, and chant on the exhale.

Pronunciation: Understanding Sanskrit pronunciation is important. Sanskrit is a 100% phonetic language with specific vibrations and sounds for each meaning.

Mantra Meditation Practice

Integrating mantras into your meditation practice deepens your focus and enhances your progress. Begin by sitting quietly and focusing on your breath. Choose your mantra, and start chanting softly, either aloud or silently.

Allow the mantra to synchronize with your breath, letting go of distractions. Gradually, increase the duration of your meditation as you become more comfortable.

Integrate Mantras into Yoga Classes

Implementing mantras into yoga classes can create a more powerful and impactful experience for your students. Here are some suggestions:

Beginning the Class: Start with a simple mantra like "Om" or a Green Tara prayer to center the group and set the intention.

During Asanas (Physical Postures): Integrate mantras into transitions between poses like “so hum”. Chant “so” on the inhale and “hum” on the exhale.

Ending the Class: Conclude with a peaceful mantra such as "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti" to amplify the benefits of the class you just taught.

Introduce one mantra at a time, and observe how it impacts the class's experience. Do not let instructing with no experience prevent you from sharing your practice and love of yoga mantras.

Check Out Yoga Mantra Articles