Yoga Mantras

While learning Yoga usually the following mantras (slokas) are chanted. Shanthi Manthra

(At the time of starting)

Om......................Om....................Om.................
Sahana Vavathu, Sahanou Bhunaktu
Sahaveeryam-Karvavahai
Tejaswinaa Vadhitamastu, Ma...Vidvishavahai
Om.... Shanthi......... Shanthi.......... Shanthi hi......

Meaning of the above Sloka

Let us be together, Let us eat together, Let us produce the energy together, Let there be no limit to our Energies, Let there be no ill feeling among us, Om..... Peace, Peace, Peace.

Guru Stuti

Om..... Gurur Brahma......Gurur Vishnuhu
Gurur Devo Maheshwaraha
Guru Sakshat Para Brahma
Tasmai Shree Guruve Namaha

Meaning of the above Sloka

Guru is the glory of Brahma, Guru is the glory of Vishnu, Guru is the glory of the great Lord Shiva, Guru is the glory of the personified transcendental fulness of Brahma, to Him, to Shree Gurudev adorned with glory I bow down.