Prana Apana Mantra

The Prana Apana mantra comes from the Kundalini school of Yoga.

This chant focuses on balancing and regulating the flow of prana (life force) and apana (eliminating force) through the Shushmana (central channel) to awaken the Kundalini energy.

The mantra also invokes the divine power of Hari (force of divinity).

The Prana Apana Mantra is the latest addition to our library of mantras that also includes Ganesha, Krishna, Buddha, and Devi mantras.

For a more thorough explanation of the mantra, look below:

Praana : refers to the life force.

Apaan : is the eliminating force.

Shushumna : refers to the central channel of energy.

Hari : is a name of God and is also a seed sound used for activation and elevation.

This mantra may also be referred to as the Achaman mantra or Prana Apaana Yoga Mantra.

There are no significant variations in the lyrics of this mantra, but the rhythm and melody might differ depending on the musical arrangement and the tradition it is practiced.

There are no significant alterations in the mantra meaning of this chant.

The Prana Apana Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.

Listening to this inspiring yoga mantra along with practicing yoga helps you in the following ways.

This chant works very well with practices that involve breathing regulation, like yoga

This sound helps you tune into positive thoughts and beliefs

This mantra has the power to rejuvenate your physical and emotional energies

Kundalini Yoga, often referred to as the yoga of awareness, is a form of yoga that combines various elements, such as breath (pranayama), mantra, mudra (hand positions), and asana (postures), to awaken the Kundalini energy.

This energy is believed to lie dormant at the base of the spine and, when awakened, can lead to spiritual enlightenment and self-realization.

Prana: In the yogic tradition, prana is considered the life force or vital energy that sustains life. It is the energy that flows through all living beings and is essential for maintaining health and vitality.

Apana: Apana is the eliminating force or the energy that governs elimination and expulsion from the body. It is responsible for removing toxins and waste materials from the body, ensuring the proper functioning of the internal organs.

Shushmana: Shushmana is the central channel or energy pathway that runs along the spine in the subtle body. It is considered the most important of the energy channels (nadis) and is associated with the central nervous system.

When Kundalini energy is awakened, it rises through the Shushmana, leading to higher states of consciousness.

Hari: Hari is a name of God and is often used as a seed sound (bij mantra) for activation and elevation.

In Kundalini Yoga, chanting the name of Hari is believed to invoke the divine energy and enhance the practitioner's connection with the divine.

This mantra aims to balance the flow of prana and apana through the Shushmana to facilitate the awakening of Kundalini energy.

This practice aligns with the Kundalini school of thinking, which emphasizes the importance of awakening the Kundalini energy to achieve a higher state of consciousness and self-realization.

By chanting this mantra, practitioners aim to connect with the divine energy within and elevate their awareness to a higher level.