A man sitting cross-legged on a chair, smiling and gesturing with his hands, while three people sit in front of him, smiling and listening. In the background, there are religious statues and artwork, including a large Hindu deity sculpture and a colorful painting with Tibetan script.

Sharath Jois Photographer: Tom Rosenthal

OPENING & CLOSING CHANTS
It’s traditional to chant a mantra at the beginning and end of your Ashtanga Yoga practice

These are some beautiful recordings of our Ashtanga Yoga teacher, the late Sharath Jois, chanting the opening mantra, closing mantra and Shanti Mantra.

We are grateful to Sharath for everything he taught us during our time with him in Mysore.