Ashtanga Closing Chant

This is the classic way to end the ashtanga practice as taught by Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India. After the practice is done, and before savasana, chants this astanga closing chant quietly to yourself this chant, or even out loud.

Practice chanting the ashtanga closing chant over and over here with this short mp3, until you can remember it. Then simply chant on your own at the end of class, or with your students.

OM
LOKAA SAMASTHA SUKHINO BHAVANTHU
OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI
OM

Lokaa: The location of all universes existing at this moment
Samastha: All beings living in this location
Sukhino: In happiness, joy and free from all suffering
Bhav: The divine mood or state of union
Anthu: May it be so

Listen to more chants here, or check out the Doron Yoga Manual for a wealth of information about theories and techniques of yoga that you can apply to your practice everyday.