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3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 120 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Gate (Gah Tay) - Heart SutraWelcome to Episode 120 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Gate, pronounced "Gah tay."Gate means "gone" or "dead." The whole mantra is - Gate Gate Paragate parasamgate bodhi swaha - It is part of the Buddhist Heart Sutra, which teaches the wisdom of emptiness. For me this means clearing all of the old and false stuff that I came into this life with and get back to my original perfection.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too...2021-05-2605 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 119 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Root Chakra Bija Mantra - Lam (Lum)Welcome to Episode 119 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Root Chakra Bija Mantra - Lam (Lum).The root chakra is red, and it's bija mantra is lam, which is pronounced "lum." We are going to sing hum on the note C, which is the musical note related to this chakra. I discuss more about the root chakra strengths and weaknesses that I learned from my teacher, Liana Shanti. Wound healing helps you clear and strengthen your chakras - you can check out Liana's programs at LianaShanti.com.2021-05-2507 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 118 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Sacral Chakra Bija Mantra - Vam (Vum)Welcome to Episode 118 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Sacral Chakra Bija Mantra - Vam (Vum).The sacral chakra is orange, and it's bija mantra is vam, which is pronounced "vum." We are going to sing hum on the note D, which is the musical note related to this chakra. I discuss more about the sacral chakra strengths and weaknesses that I learned from my teacher, Liana Shanti. Wound healing helps you clear and strengthen your chakras - you can check out Liana's programs at LianaShanti.com.2021-05-2407 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 117 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Solar Plexus Chakra Bija Mantra - RamWelcome to Episode 117 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Solar Plexus Chakra Bija Mantra - Ram.The solar plexus chakra is yellow, and it's bija mantra is ram, which is pronounced "rahm." We are going to sing hum on the note E, which is the musical note related to this chakra. I discuss more about the solar plexus chakra strengths and weaknesses that I learned from my teacher, Liana Shanti. Wound healing helps you clear and strengthen your chakras - you can check out Liana's programs at LianaShanti.com.2021-05-2307 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 115 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Throat Chakra Bija Mantra - Ham (Hum)Welcome to Episode 115 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Throat Chakra Bija Mantra - Ham (Hum).The throat chakra is blue, and it's bija mantra is Ham, which is pronounce "hum." We are going to sing hum on the note G, which is the musical note related to this chakra. I discuss more about the throat chakra strengths and weaknesses that I learned from my teacher, Liana Shanti. Wound healing helps you clear and strengthen your chakras - you can check out Liana's programs at LianaShanti.com.2021-05-2105 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 114 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Third Eye Chakra Bija Mantra - OmWelcome to Episode 114 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Third Eye Chakra Bija Mantra - Om.The third eye chakra is indigo, and it's bija mantra is again, Om. We are going to sing Om on the note A, which is the musical note related to this chakra. I discuss more about the crown chakra strengths and weaknesses that I learned from my teacher, Liana Shanti. Wound healing helps you clear and strengthen your chakras - you can check out Liana's programs at LianaShanti.com.So...2021-05-2006 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 113 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Crown Chakra Bija Mantra - OmWelcome to Episode 113 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Crown Chakra Bija Mantra - Om.The crown chakra is violet, and for this one, we are going to repeat Om silently in our mind while focusing on the crown chakra. It's about 6 inches above your head. I discuss more about the crown chakra strengths and weaknesses that I learned from my teacher, Liana Shanti. Wound healing helps you clear and strengthen your chakras - you can check out Liana's programs at LianaShanti.com.So come back...2021-05-1908 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 112 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Jai Ram Sita RamWelcome to Episode 112 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Jai Ram Sita Ram.In Sanskrit, "jai" means victory. Ram and Sita are the "divine couple" in Hinduism. They represent love and devotion, the perfect blend of divine masculine and feminine. My intention for this one full devotion to unconditional love.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my mantra music on:2021-05-1805 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 111 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Lokah Samastha sukhino BhavantuWelcome to Episode 111 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is a peace (Shanti) mantra - Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu.From gaia.com - Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu is a Sanskrit mantra that means, “May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.”So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel...2021-05-1707 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 110 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - AieemWelcome to Episode 110 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra Aieem.Aim (Aieem), Saraswati's bija mantra, is regarded as the sound of the feminine creative force of the universe, similar to "Om." It does not have a direct translation, but is said to carry Saraswati's entire energy. Saraswati is the goddess of speech, knowledge, learning, creativity, the arts, etc. The intention I have today is for creativity and to open up to the creative flow of the universe.So come back to the present moment and sing with me...2021-05-1605 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 109 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - OmWelcome to Episode 109 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is OM.We are singing OM today, and focusing on tongue tension! I talk about some of my process with mastering my voice and how singing has helped me get in touch with my body.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my mantra music on:Spotify: https://open.spotify...2021-05-1508 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 108 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - TwamevaWelcome to Episode 108 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is a Sanskrit prayer to the divine called "Twameva"- AGAIN!Twameva means "you truly are." It is a 4 line prayer, and today is completion today where we're singing all the parts put together. I created this melody, but there are several other standard melodies that you might hear for it! Here is the full prayer:Twameva Mata, Chapita Twameva.Twameva Bandhush, Cha Sakha Twameva.Twameva Vidya, Dravinum Twameva.Twameva Sarvum Mama Deva...2021-05-1407 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 107 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Gayatri MantraWelcome to Episode 107 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! I accidentally called it episode 106, but it is indeed, 107. Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra! We learned this in parts back in episodes 53-56, and today we are revisiting!There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun, which represents the light of knowledge." His translation is below:Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha2021-05-1307 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 106 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Shanti Ganesha SharanamWelcome to Episode 106 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Shanti Ganesha Sharanam.Today we're combining two mantras! Om Shanti is a peace mantra. Ganesh is for removing obstacles, and Sharanam means refuge. I like to focus on my heart chakra for this, to clear any blocks to loving myself unconditionally, which leads to safety, peace and refuge in my own heart.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the...2021-05-1206 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 105 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Nam Myoho Renge KyoWelcome to Episode 105 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.It is a core mantra of the Buddhist tradition. It's focus is on self love and the awareness that all beings are capable of attaining enlightenment and the Buddha nature in this lifetime. Today we're going to start slowly and then get faster. For me, it really helps with focus when I chant fast on the same note!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great...2021-05-1105 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 104 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Ah Ra Pa Cha Na Dhi Dhi DhiWelcome to Episode 104 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Ah Ra Pa Cha Na Dhi Dhi Dhi.This mantra is a Buddhist mantra for wisdom and enlightenment. You can set your intention to receive clarity and understanding. I ran across a study that was done on this particular mantra, that showed improvements in the group that sang this particular mantra, compared to other control groups. I don't remember anything else about it, but I thought it was fascinating!So come back to the present moment and...2021-05-1005 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 103 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - ShreemWelcome to Episode 103 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Shreem.Shreem is the Hindu goddess Lakshmi's bija mantra. A bija mantra is a single syllable word that has no direct translation, but is said to carry the energy of whatever it represents. In this case, that is Laksmi's abundant, beautiful and lush energy! So you get all of that in one single syllable, which makes it really easy to focus and have an intention of FEELING abundant!So come back to the present moment and sing with...2021-05-0905 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 102 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Teyata OmWelcome to Episode 102 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Teyata Om.The full mantra is:Teyata Om Bekanze BekanzeMaha Bekanze BekanzeRadza Samudgate SohaKnown as the "Medicine Buddha Mantra," it is a Buddhist mantra the helps remove pain and suffering. To me, this is joyful, knowing that the divine unconditional love clears and forgives everything. So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just c...2021-05-0805 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 101 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Hey Ma DurgaWelcome to Episode 101 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is hey Ma Durga.Durga is a Hindu warrior goddess, and she has a protective and strong energy. "Hey Ma" is kind of like a greeting, praise or salutation. I enjoy chanting Durga mantras, to help me feel strong and empowered. This melody is from my "Truth" mantra collection, which is available on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms. So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with y...2021-05-0705 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 100 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Mani Padme HumWelcome to Episode 100 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Mani Padme Hum.Om Mani Padme Hum is a Buddhist mantra that means "the jewel in the lotus." For me, it is a mantra of unconditional love. In this episode, I suggest focusing on speaking love to yourself and your heart while you sing the mantra.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou...2021-05-0607 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 99 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Hari Om Tat SatWelcome to Episode 99 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Hari Om Tat Sat.In Sanskrit, Hari represents the physical manifestation of creation and means "remover." Om Tat Sat represents the divine creator. I feel this as a mantra of love and joy, because unconditional love removes all suffering. It helps us remember that we're directly connected to the Divine!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~Aaralyn2021-05-0505 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 98 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Hari OmWelcome to Episode 98 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Hari Om.In Sanskrit, Hari represents the physical manifestation of creation and means "remover." Om Tat Sat represents the divine creator. Put together, I like to feel this as removing our sense of separateness from the divine. Helping us remember that we're directly connected to the Divine!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~Aaralyn2021-05-0404 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 97 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Sarvesham Swastir BhavatuWelcome to Episode 97 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Sarvesham Swastir Bhavatu.Today's mantra is a shanti mantra, or peace mantra! There are several of these, but I learned about this one from Tina Turner, who has a great video of her and some children singing this mantra. Sarvesham Swastir BhavatuSarvesham Shantir BhavatuSarvesham Poornam BhavatuSarvesham Mangalam BhavatuIt means:May there be Well-Being in All.May there b...2021-05-0305 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 96 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Maha LaksmiyeiWelcome to Episode 96 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Maha Laksmiyei.In Sanskrit, "maha" means great, and Laksmi is the goddess of beauty, wealth, abundance, joy and everything "lush." So this mantra, for me, carries the intention of ultimate abundance and joy and juiciness of life!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my mantra music on:Spotify...2021-05-0205 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 95 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Jai Ram Sita RamWelcome to Episode 95 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Jai Ram Sita Ram.In Sanskrit, "jai" means victory. Ram and Sita are the "divine couple" in Hinduism. They represent love and devotion, the perfect blend of divine masculine and feminine. My intention for this one full devotion to unconditional love.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my mantra music on:2021-05-0105 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisde 94 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Mani Padme HumWelcome to Episode 94 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Mani Padme Hum.This Sanskrit mantra is one of the core mantras of the Buddhist tradition. It is translated as, "Praise to the Jewel in the Lotus." There are many different texts written about the meaning of this mantra, but it's essence is compassion. When I chant this, I like to focus on my heart chakra and creating the energy of unconditional love.This melody is from my 30 minute mantra collection called, "Empty." It is on Spotify...2021-04-3005 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 93 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Humming!Welcome to Episode 93 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today we are humming!I love to hum, and in James Nestor's book, "Breath," I learned that humming increases the release of nitric oxide into the nasal passage by 15 times. He recommends humming for 5 minutes a day. It's a great way to focus on feeling the vibrations from your voice as well. We are humming the them from Dvorak's New World Symphony!!!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Just connect with your body and...2021-04-2904 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 92 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - OmWelcome to Episode 92 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om.Today, you get to follow me around in a more intuitive fashion! No set melody or rhythm for this one. Practice being present and intuiting where I'm going next. And have fun!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my mantra music on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...2021-04-2806 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 91 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om ShantiWelcome to Episode 91 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Shanti.In Sanskrit, Shanti means peace! Sanskrit is a sound and energy based language, where the sound conveys the meaning. With shhhhhhanti, you have the shhhh sound, which feels and sounds very much like peace and calm. In the English word peace, you have a P that pops and is very harsh and abrupt. You can feel the difference!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just...2021-04-2705 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 90 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Hari BoloWelcome to Episode 90 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Hari Bolo.In Sanskrit, Hari is a name of the divine and means remover of suffering. All darkness, sins, karma - cleared! Unconditional love! Bolo means speech or singing. The melody for this one is fun and uplifting, because being forgiven is an amazing thing!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find...2021-04-2605 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 89 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - OmWelcome to Episode 89 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om.Om is known to be the primal sound of the universe - the sound from which all other sound originates! This is a great opportunity to really focus on feeling your voice vibrating within your body. These notes are lower, so you should be able to feel them pretty well in your chest. This is my favorite part of singing!!! You're not singing multiple words or a longer melody, so you can really FOCUS.So come back...2021-04-2504 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 88 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Hare Krishna Again!Welcome to Episode 88 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are doing the Hare Krishna mantra again!The Hare Krishna mantra represents the divine masculine and feminine, and the joy, love and abundance of life.We will come back to the present moment and sing for 3 minutes - connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too if you don't know the words to this one yet! Just vibrate! ~AaralynYou can find my music on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6...2021-04-2406 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 87 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Hare KrishnaWelcome to Episode 87 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are doing the Hare Krishna mantra again! The Hare Krishna mantra represents the divine masculine and feminine, and the joy, love and abundance of life.We will come back to the present moment and sing for 3 minutes - connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too if you don't know the words to this one yet! Just vibrate! ~AaralynYou can find my music on:Spotify: https://o...2021-04-2305 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 86 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Kali MaWelcome to Episode 86 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Kali Ma.Kali is a Hindu goddess known for her destructive tendencies. She tears down everything and reveals truth, and her energy is great for destroying the ego. Seeing truth has not always been comfortable for me, but I have a lot of gratitude for the truth that has been revealed in my life. My intention with this mantra is more of a focus on gratitude for this.So come back to the present moment and sing...2021-04-2204 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 85 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Gayatri MantraWelcome to Episode 85 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra! We learned this in parts back in episodes 53-56, and today we are revisiting!There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun, which represents the light of knowledge." His translation is below:Om Bhur Bhuvah SwahaTat Savitur VarenyamBhargo Devasya DhimahiDhiyoyonah...2021-04-2106 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 84 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - TwamevaWelcome to Episode 84 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is a Sanskrit prayer to the divine called "Twameva"- AGAIN! Twameva means "you truly are." It is a 4 line prayer, and today is completion today where we're singing all the parts put together. I created this melody, but there are several other standard melodies that you might hear for it! Here is the full prayer:Twameva Mata, Chapita Twameva.Twameva Bandhush, Cha Sakha Twameva.Twameva Vidya, Dravinum Twameva.Twameva Sarvum Mama Deva D...2021-04-2004 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 83 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om HrimWelcome to Episode 83 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Hrim.Om Hrim is a combination of two Sanskrit bija mantras. A bija mantra is a single syllable word that has no direct translation, but is more of a sound energy. Om is the primal sound of the Universe, of creation. Hrim is often understood to be light, enlightenment or the feminine creative force - the divine feminine.My intention for mantra chanting is usually to be present and focus on unconditional love and connect with my...2021-04-1904 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 82 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Shree Hanumate NamahaWelcome to Episode 82 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Shree Hanumate Namaha.Hanuman is know for his devotion to Sita and Ram, two Hindu deities. For me, Hanuman represents devotion of the heart to the divine, so I focus on my heart chakra, love and devotion during this Hanuman mantra.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my mantra music...2021-04-1807 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 81 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Humming!Welcome to Episode 81 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today we are humming!I love to hum, and in James Nestor's book, "Breath," I learned that humming increases the release of nitric oxide into the nasal passage by 15 times. He recommends humming for 5 minutes a day. It's a great way to focus on feeling the vibrations from your voice as well.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find...2021-04-1704 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 80 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Ganesha SharanamWelcome to Episode 80 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Ganesha Sharanam.Ganesh is the elephant-headed Hindu deity known for removing obstacles, and "sharanam" means refuge. My intention for this today is the find refuge and peace in the fact that the divine is always working on our behalf, clearing obstacles swiftly and smoothly when we allow. This melody is from my Ganesha Sharanam track you can listen to here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Z26z5RrqHfBK2X8El97aY?si=cI8mh0PsRouaubICo_EPLw2021-04-1606 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 79 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Mama DevaWelcome to Episode 79 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra Mama Deva, which are the last few words of the Twameva prayer we just completed!In this episode, I talk a little bit about Sanskrit pronunciation and some of the different things you will see written, and how it affects the meaning of the words. Today's mantra, "Mama Deva," means you are my god. In this context, mama does not mean mother. In other mantras, "ma" does mean the divine feminine/mother.So come back to the present moment...2021-04-1508 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 78 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Twameva, Pt. 5Welcome to Episode 78 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is part 5 of a Sanskrit prayer to the divine called "Twameva."Twameva means "you truly are." It is a 4 line prayer, and today is completion today where we're singing all the parts put together. I created this melody, but there are several other standard melodies that you might hear for it! Here is the full prayer:Twameva Mata, Chapita Twameva.Twameva Bandhush, Cha Sakha Twameva.Twameva Vidya, Dravinum Twameva.Twameva Sarvum Mama Deva...2021-04-1404 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 77 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Twameva, Pt. 4Welcome to Episode 77 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is part 4 of a Sanskrit prayer to the divine called "Twameva."Twameva means "you truly are." It is a 4 line prayer, so we will be learning it in several parts. I created this melody, but there are several other standard melodies that you might hear for it! Today is the fourth line, which is, "twameva sarvam mama deva deva" and means, "you are everything and the source of all."So come back to the present moment and sing with...2021-04-1305 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 76 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Twameva, Pt. 3Welcome to Episode 76 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is part 3 of a Sanskrit prayer to the divine called "Twameva."Twameva means "you truly are." It is a 4 line prayer, so we will be learning it in several parts. I created this melody, but there are several other standard melodies that you might hear for it! Today is the third line, which is, "twameva vidya dravinum twameva" and means, "you truly are my knowledge and my only source of wealth."So come back to the present moment and...2021-04-1204 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 75 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Twameva, Pt. 2Welcome to Episode 75 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is a Sanskrit prayer to the divine called "Twavmeva."Twameva means "you truly are." It is a 4 line prayer, so we will be learning it in several parts. I created this melody, but there are several other standard melodies that you might hear for it! Today is the second line, which is, "twameva bandush cha sakah twameva" and means, "you truly are my relative and my friend."So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3...2021-04-1104 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 74 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Twameva, Pt. 1Welcome to Episode 74 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is a Sanskrit prayer to the divine called "Twavmeva."Twameva means "you truly are." It is a 4 line prayer, so we will be learning it in several parts. I created this melody, but there are several other standard melodies that you might hear for it! The first line is "twameva mata cha pita twameva" and means, "you truly are my mother and my father."So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is...2021-04-1005 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 73 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - OmWelcome to Episode 73 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om.Om is known to be the primal sound of the universe - the sound from which all other sound originates!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my mantra music on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PljdshLeQi2xk2a6N1K0tApple Music...2021-04-1004 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 72 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Jai Ram Sita RamWelcome to Episode 72 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Jai Ram Sita Ram.Sita and Ram are known as the "divine couple" in the Hindu tradition. They symbolize the perfect union of masculine and feminine - divine love and devotion. For me, this mantra is all about creating wholeness and harmony within me, and being perfectly balanced.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~Aaralyn2021-04-0804 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 71 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Yam (Yum) for Heart ChakraWelcome to Episode 71 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We're doing Yam (Yum) for the Heart Chakra!Yam, pronounced "yum," is the bija mantra associated with the heart chakra. A bija mantra is just a single syllable word with no direct translation, but more of an energy. In the podcast today, we sing Yam on the note F, which is also associated with the heart chakra. It's a great time to really focus in, visualize the green energy of your heart and start connecting.So come back to the present...2021-04-0705 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 70 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Nam Myoho Renge Kyo - AGAIN!Welcome to Episode 70 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We're doing Nam Myoho Renge Kyo again!It is a core mantra of the Buddhist tradition. It's focus is on self love and the awareness that all beings are capable of attaining enlightenment and the Buddha nature in this lifetime. I focus on my heart chakra and creating a pure, unconditionally loving heart when I chant this.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel...2021-04-0604 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 69 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Nam Myoho Renge KyoWelcome to Episode 69 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.It is a core mantra of the Buddhist tradition. It's focus is on self love and the awareness that all beings are capable of attaining enlightenment and the Buddha nature in this lifetime. I focus on my heart chakra and creating a pure, unconditionally loving heart when I chant this.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel...2021-04-0505 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 68 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Shanti Ganesha SharanamWelcome to Episode 68 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Shanti Ganesha Sharanam.Today we're combining two mantras! Om Shanti is a peace mantra. Ganesh is for removing obstacles, and Sharanam means refuge. I like to focus on my heart chakra for this, to clear any blocks to loving myself unconditionally, which leads to safety, peace and refuge in my own heart.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the...2021-04-0405 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 67 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Vam (Vum)Welcome to Episode 67 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Vam (Vum).Vam, pronounced Vum, is a Sanskrit bija mantra for the sacral chakra. A bija mantra is a single syllable word that has no direct translation, but is more about the energy of the sound. The sacral chakra is all about creativity and self esteem, and when I chant this mantra, I focus on the sacral area (just above the naval) and visualize the color orange.So come back to the present moment and sing with me...2021-04-0305 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 66 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Namastasyei Namo NamahWelcome to Episode 66 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Namastasyei Namo Namah.Namo Namah means "I bow" in Sanskrit and Namastasyei is "over and over." So the whole phrase means over and over, I bow again. It comes at the end of every stanza of the Devi Suktam, and this melody is part of my "Gratitude" 30 minute mantra collection available on Spotify and Apple Music.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body...2021-04-0205 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 65 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Namo NamahWelcome to Episode 65 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Namo Namah.Namo Namah means "I bow" in Sanskrit. Namo is one of my favorite words! This melody is from "Gratitude," one of my 30 minute mantra collections available on Spotify and Apple Music. The thought of "bowing" and being in service irritated my ego for a long time, but I have a better understanding of what it means now. So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, to...2021-04-0105 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 64 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Humming and Breathing!Welcome to Episode 64 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Humming and breathing!I focus a lot on my body while singing mantra, and this includes consciously relaxing areas of tension. I have focused on relaxing my ribs, solar plexus area and lower abs/pelvic area, to take deeper bigger breaths. We're going to hum today, so you can take time to practice releasing tension on your inhales!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with...2021-03-3105 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 63 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - DumWelcome to Episode 63 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Dum.This mantra features "Dum," which is the Hindu warrior goddess, Durga's, bija mantra. It carries the essence of strength and protection - just like a warrior.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my music on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PljdshLeQi2xk2a6N1K0t2021-03-3005 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 62 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Dum Durgayei NamahaWelcome to Episode 62 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Dum Durgayei Namaha.This mantra features "Dum," which is the Hindu warrior goddess, Durga's, bija mantra. It carries the essence of strength and protection - just like a warrior. So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my music on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PljdshLeQi2xk2a6N1K...2021-03-2905 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 61 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Muni Muni Maha Muniye SohaWelcome to Episode 61 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Muni Muni Maha Muniye Soha!This mantra is the Buddha's mantra - one of the Buddha's names was Shakya Muni, so this is a mantra all about Buddha and a Buddha heart - full of unconditional love. It is also supposed to have "Om" at the beginning, but my melody for this one works better without it!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your...2021-03-2805 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 60 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha - AGAIN!Welcome to Episode 60 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha - AGAIN.This mantra is known as the "Green Tara" mantra, and is basically in praise of the Buddhist goddess Tara. She is known for her compassionate nature, so my intention with this mantra is creating a compassionate heart. I focus on myself first, because the more compassion and love I feel for myself, the more that radiates out to others.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3...2021-03-2706 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 59 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Tare Tuttare Ture SwahaWelcome to Episode 59 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha.This mantra is known as the "Green Tara" mantra, and is basically in praise of the Buddhist goddess Tara. She is known for her compassionate nature, so my intention with this mantra is creating a compassionate heart. I focus on myself first, because the more compassion and love I feel for myself, the more that radiates out to others.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming...2021-03-2606 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 58 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Gayatri Mantra - Pt. 6Welcome to Episode 58 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 6! Today we are putting everything together...again!There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun, which represents the light of knowledge." His translation is below:Om Bhur Bhuvah SwahaTat Savitur Varenyam2021-03-2506 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 57 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Gayatri Mantra - Pt. 5Welcome to Episode 57 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 5! Today we are putting everything together.There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun, which represents the light of knowledge." His translation is below:Om Bhur Bhuvah SwahaTat Savitur Varenyam2021-03-2405 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 56 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Gayatri Mantra - Pt. 4Welcome to Episode 56 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 4!There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun, which represents the light of knowledge." His translation is below:Om Bhur Bhuvah SwahaTat Savitur VarenyamBhargo Devasya Dhimahi...2021-03-2304 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 55 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Gayatri Mantra - Pt. 3Welcome to Episode 55 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 3!There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun, which represents the light of knowledge." His translation is below:Om Bhur Bhuvah SwahaTat Savitur VarenyamBhargo Devasya Dhimahi...2021-03-2205 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 54 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Gayatri Mantra - Pt. 2Welcome to Episode 54 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 2!There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun, which represents the light of knowledge." His translation is below:Om Bhur Bhuvah SwahaTat Savitur VarenyamBhargo Devasya Dhimahi...2021-03-2104 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 53 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Gayatri Mantra - Pt. 1Welcome to Episode 53 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra.There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun, which represents the light of knowledge." His translation is below:Om Bhur Bhuvah SwahaTat Savitur VarenyamBhargo Devasya DhimahiDhiyoyonah...2021-03-2005 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 52 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - ShivohamWelcome to Episode 52 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Shivoham.Shivoham means, "I am Shiva." Shiva is one of the main Hindu deities, representing the divine. So I interpret this to mean for myself, I am the divine, unconditional love, which is pure light - just I Am. This is a fun one to sing, and is part of my "Light" 30 Minute Mantra collection, available today on Spotify, Apple Music, Sound Cloud and Band Camp!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3...2021-03-1905 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 50 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Namah ShivayaWelcome to Episode 50 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Namah Shivaya.Om Namah Shivaya is a popular Hindu Sanskrit mantra praising Shiva. I use this mantra in praise of the divine within me and unconditional love. In today's episode, I sing freely, and you can practice following along, which requires being VERY present! Have fun!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou...2021-03-1707 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 49 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Maha LakshmiyeiWelcome to Episode 49 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Maha Lakshmiyei.The Sanskrit term "Maha" means great, and Lakshmiyei is a name for the goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmi is know for her energy of wealth, abundance and lushness. This melody is vibrant, upbeat and fun, which is all of what Lakshmi represents!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my music on:2021-03-1605 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 48 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Tare Tuttare Ture SwahaWelcome to Episode 48 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha.This mantra is known as the "Green Tara" mantra, and is basically in praise of the Buddhist goddess Tara. She is known for her compassionate nature, so my intention with this mantra is creating a compassionate heart. I also discuss how I do not connect with the energy of the deity while chanting, but rather focus on being present in my own body and intentions.So come back to the present moment and...2021-03-1507 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 47 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra - Om Krim KaliWelcome to Episode 47 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Krim Kali.Kali, a Hindu goddess, is often depicted as terrifying and evil. I happen to love Kali and the destruction she creates. Her energy helps tear down and dismantle the things in our lives, and the world, that need to be dismantled. Then we can rebuild. "Krim" is Kali's bija mantra, which is a word that contains her energy essence and doesn't have a specific meaning.So come back to the present moment and sing with...2021-03-1405 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 46 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Om Shanti Shanti ShantiWelcome to Episode 46 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.Om Shanti is a Sanskrit peace mantra. Shanti means "peace," and you can feel it just by saying the word Shhhh. I also talk about how sound can translate into the meaning of a word.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my music...2021-03-1306 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 45 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Om Hrim Hamsa Soham SwahaWelcome to Episode 45 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Hrim Hamsa Soham Swaha.Om Hrim is a combination of two Sanskrit bija mantras. A bija mantra is a single syllable word that has no direct translation, but is more of a sound energy. Om is the primal sound of the Universe, of creation. Hrim is often understood to be light, enlightenment or the feminine creative force - the divine feminine. Soham means, "I am That," so I like to see it as being the embodiment of unconditional love and...2021-03-1206 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 44 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Om HrimWelcome to Episode 44 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Hrim.Om Hrim is a combination of two Sanskrit bija mantras. A bija mantra is a single syllable word that has no direct translation, but is more of a sound energy. Om is the primal sound of the Universe, of creation. Hrim is often understood to be light, enlightenment or the feminine creative force - the divine feminine. My intention for mantra chanting is usually to be present and focus on unconditional love and connect with my h...2021-03-1105 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 43 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - AieemWelcome to Episode 43 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra Aieem.Aim (Aieem), Saraswati's bija mantra, is regarded as the sound of the feminine creative force of the universe, similar to "Om." It does not have a direct translation, but is said to carry Saraswati's entire energy. Saraswati is the goddess of speech, knowledge, learning, creativity, the arts, etc.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Just connect with your throat chakra and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find...2021-03-1005 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 42 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Om Aim Saraswatyei NamahaWelcome to Episode 42 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra Om Aim Saraswatyei Namaha.This is a fantastic mantra for strengthening your voice! Aim, Saraswati's bija mantra, is regarded as the sound of the feminine creative force of the universe, similar to "Om." The full mantra is Om Aim Saraswatyei Namaha - Saraswati is the goddess of speech, knowledge, learning, creativity, the arts, etc.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Just connect with your throat chakra and feel the vibrations. ~Aaralyn2021-03-0905 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 41 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Ham (Hum)Welcome to Episode 41 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Ham (Hum).Ham, pronounced "Hum," is what is know as a Bija mantra. It is a single sanskrit syllable that has no direct translation, but rather is an embodiment of pure energy. Ham is the bija mantra for the throat chakra. The throat chakra is a major center of expression, so when you are singing today, focus on feeling the vibrations in that area. I also like to visualize the color blue and a cleansing/clearing/activating feeling....2021-03-0805 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 40 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Asatoma Sadgamaya - Pt. 6Welcome to Episode 40 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are singing the final version of the Asatoma Sadgamaya mantra again. There are three different lines, and today we are putting it all together.Go back and listen to episode 35, 36, 37 & 38 for parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the mantra!asato ma sadgamayatamaso ma jyotirgamayamrtyorma amritam gamayaLead me from untruth to Truth.Lead me from darkness to light.Lead me from death to immortality.2021-03-0704 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 39 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Asatoma Sadgamaya - Pt. 5Welcome to Episode 39 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are doing a multi-part series with the Asatoma Sadgamaya mantra. There are three different lines, and today we are putting it all together.Go back and listen to episode 35, 36, 37 & 38 for parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the mantra!asato ma sadgamayatamaso ma jyotirgamayamrtyorma amritam gamayaLead me from untruth to Truth.Lead me from darkness to light.Lead me from death to immortality.We will come...2021-03-0607 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 38 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Asatoma Sadgamaya - Pt. 4Welcome to Episode 38 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are doing a multi-part series with the Asatoma Sadgamaya mantra. There are three different lines, and today we will sing the third line again - Mrtyorma amritam gamaya. This means - "Lead me from death to immortality."Go back and listen to episode 35, 36 & 37 for parts 1, 2 and 3 of the mantra!We will come back to the present moment and sing for 3 minutes! Connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too. Just vibrate! ~AaralynYou can...2021-03-0504 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 37 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Asatoma Sadgamaya - Pt. 3Welcome to Episode 37 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are doing a multi-part series with the Asatoma Sadgamaya mantra. There are three different lines, and today we will sing the third line - Mrtyorma amritam gamaya. This means - "Lead me from death to immortality."Go back and listen to episode 35 & 36 for parts 1 & 2 of the mantra!We will come back to the present moment and sing for 3 minutes! Connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too. Just vibrate! ~AaralynYou can find my...2021-03-0404 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 36 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Asatoma Sadgamaya - Pt. 2Welcome to Episode 36 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are doing a multi-part series with the Asatoma Sadgamaya mantra. There are three different lines, and today we will sing the second line - Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya. This means - "Lead me from darkness to light."Go back and listen to episode 35 for part 1 of the mantra!We will come back to the present moment and sing for 3 minutes! Connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too. Just vibrate! ~AaralynYou can find my...2021-03-0304 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 35 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Asatoma SadgamayaWelcome to Episode 35 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are doing a multi-part series with the Asatoma Sadgamaya mantra. There are three different lines, and today we will sing the first line - Asatoma Sadgamaya. This means - "Lead me from untruth to truth."In this episode, I also discuss the relationship between mantra pronunciation and intention, with a story about how I sold my viola!We will come back to the present moment and sing for 4 minutes today! Connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok...2021-03-0208 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 34 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Hare KrishnaWelcome to Episode 34 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are doing the Hare Krishna mantra again! This melody is from my 30 minute mantra collection called "Joy." The Hare Krishna mantra represents the divine masculine and feminine, and the joy, love and abundance of life.We will come back to the present moment and sing for 4 minutes today! Connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too. Just vibrate! ~AaralynDirect link to Joy: https://open.spotify.com/track/3uBzJFI4HVnMtakuThtyK0?si=mAlvZ48_TJuY7aR93Nb8_g2021-03-0106 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 33 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Om Shrim Shriyei NamahaWelcome to Episode 33 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Shrim Shriyei Namaha.This mantra is all about divine feminine energy! It is a Laksmi mantra, the Goddess of beauty, abundance and lushness. "Shrim" is the bija mantra for the goddess Laksmi. So come back to the present moment and just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my mantra music on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PljdshLeQi2xk2a6N1K0t2021-02-2805 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 32 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Sabbe Satta Sukhi HontuWelcome to Episode 32 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu.This mantra is in the Pali language, which is similar to Sanskrit, but looks to be more ancient. It is used in one of the Buddhist traditions. Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu means, "May all beings be well or happy." This is a great mantra for focusing on compassion and your heart chakra.So come back to the present moment and just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou...2021-02-2704 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 31 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Improvise!Welcome to Episode 31 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today we are improvising!It can be a challenge to improvise and sing (or hum) freely and just let yourself go! It takes some practice, especially if you're afraid of using your voice. Today we are just singing whatever we feel like for 3 minutes. The harmonium will play in the background (on Db for the sacral chakra) and you can sing or hum along. So come back to the present moment and just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~A...2021-02-2605 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 30 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Jai MaWelcome to Episode 30 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Jai Ma.In Sanskrit, Jai means "victory" and "Ma" is mother, so it means - Victory to the Mother! I interpret this as praise of the divine feminine, which is the ultimate power. I also read an interpretation of this mantra from JaiMaa.org. Come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my mantra m...2021-02-2505 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 29 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - kali Durge Namo NamahWelcome to Episode 29 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Kali Durge Namo Namah.From BhaktiBreakfastClub.com - "Kali is the fierce aspect of the goddess Durga. he is black like the night, and is the Goddess of time, death, and change. Durga is the Supreme Goddess, Divine Mother. Durga's name means "the invincible."Namo Namah means, "I bow" or salutations/honoring. I like to chant Kali and Durga mantras for strength, protection and fierceness, with the intention of light being shone wherever needed. This melody is by...2021-02-2405 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 28 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Gate (Gah Tay)Welcome to Episode 28 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Gate, pronounced "Gah tay."Gate means "gone" or "dead." It is part of the Buddhist Heart Sutra, which teaches the wisdom of emptiness. For me this means clearing all of the old and false stuff that I came into this life with and get back to my original perfection. This melody is from my 30 minute mantra collection called "Empty," which is on Spotify and Apple music!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3...2021-02-2305 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 27 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Pt. 2Welcome to Episode 27 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.It is a core mantra of the Buddhist tradition. It's focus is on self love and the awareness that all beings are capable of attaining enlightenment and the Buddha nature in this lifetime. I focus on my heart chakra and creating a pure, unconditionally loving heart when I chant this.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel...2021-02-2204 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 26 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Pt. 1Welcome to Episode 26 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.It is a core mantra of the Buddhist tradition. It's focus is on self love and the awareness that all beings are capable of attaining enlightenment and the Buddha nature in this lifetime. I focus on my heart chakra and creating a pure, unconditionally loving heart when I chant this.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel...2021-02-2105 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 25 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - RamWelcome to Episode 25 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Ram.Ram is basically a Sanskrit term for the Divine. There are many different interpretations of Sanskrit words, but generally everything leads back to the divine and unconditional love. That is always my main intention when I chant. To be present and connect with the unconditionally loving presence within myself. So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~Aaralyn2021-02-2006 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 23 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Om NarayaniWelcome to Episode 23 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Narayani. Narayani is another name for the Hindu goddess Laksmi, who represents wealth, abundance, beauty and general lushness!I really love the melody I created for this today! Hope you enjoy it and feel the love of the universe always giving and giving to you!We will come back to the present moment and sing for 3 minutes - connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too if you don't know the words to this...2021-02-1805 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 22 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Hare Krishna Pt. 3Welcome to Episode 22 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are singing part 3 of the Hare Krishna mantra, where we put together parts 1 & 2 from episodes 20 and 21. Go back and listen to those first! This melody is from my 30 minute mantra collection called "Joy." The Hare Krishna mantra represents the divine masculine and feminine, and the joy, love and abundance of life.We will come back to the present moment and sing for 3 minutes - connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too if you don't know the words to this...2021-02-1704 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 21 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Hare Krishna Pt. 2Welcome to Episode 21 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are singing part 2 of the Hare Krishna mantra! It's "Hare Rama" today. This melody is from my 30 minute mantra collection called "Joy." The Hare Krishna mantra represents the divine masculine and feminine, and the joy, love and abundance of life.We will come back to the present moment and sing for 3 minutes - connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too if you don't know the words to this one yet! Just vibrate! ~AaralynYou can find...2021-02-1604 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 20 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Hare KrishnaWelcome to Episode 20 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! We are doing the Hare Krishna mantra again! This melody is from my 30 minute mantra collection called "Joy." The Hare Krishna mantra represents the divine masculine and feminine, and the joy, love and abundance of life. We will come back to the present moment and sing for 3 minutes - connect with your body, feeling the vibrations. Humming is ok too if you don't know the words to this one yet! Just vibrate! ~AaralynYou can find my m...2021-02-1505 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 19 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha (Green Tara Mantra)Welcome to Episode 19 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha.Tara is known as the goddess of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. She represents compassion and liberation from suffering for all beings. Not just on the physical planet, but all the suffering if the soul. True soul freedom.So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~AaralynYou can find my music on:2021-02-1406 min
3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn ShiriEpisode 18 - Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast - Om Ganesha SharanamWelcome to Episode 18 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Ganesha Sharanam.Ganesh is a Hindu god well known for removing obstacles. Sharanam means "refuge" or "protection" in Sanskrit. I like to chant this and visual my voice sending out vibrations that clear all the obstacles directly in front of me in my path!So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibrations. ~Aaralyn2021-02-1305 min