Mangala Mantra : Ashtanga Closing Prayer

The Mangala Mantra is chanted at the end of practice. It is an ancient chant form the Rig Veda that is traditionally recited at the end of ceremonies. I am feeling the peace that it evokes after the Sat. AM Led Classes at AYNY. As stated in the Bhagavad Gita , the proper reason for practicing yoga is to help to improve the state of the world , for the benefit of uplifting & enriching the world. Om shanti.