Mantra is the oldest yogic practice and the greatest legacy of the ancient Yogis. It represents the very heart of the practice of Yoga. The word “mantra” consists of two words, “manas” and “trayate”. “Manas” means mind, while “trayate” is an instrument. Mantra is an instrument that serves to elevate the mind.

There are many different types of mantras. Some of them are exclusively spiritual in nature and serve to overcome fear, understand life, awaken energy, purify and transcend the small mind, while others have great power of manifestation. Some have a specific meaning, while others are pure vibrations without any special meaning. The most potent of all mantras are those called Mahavidya mantras-they are an essential part of Shakti Tantra and have the power to purify all the karma of the meditator and open the door to a state of inner freedom, which, in yogic language, is called Mukti.

The frequency and vibration of the mantra resonates with our energy body and nervous system. Each mantra is like an ampoule of pure energy, the pronunciation of which awakens the energy in the body. This energy cleanses the nervous system of mental-emotional blockages, accumulated karma and elevates consciousness.

The power and energy of the mantra are activated through diksha-initiation, within one of the authentic traditions for which mantra is the main practice on the path of self-realization. The tradition must be uninterrupted, where the same knowledge is passed down from generation to generation of yogis. Without this, mantra is “just” a sound and does not have the power to completely transform consciousness. Also, the direct teacher from whom diksha is received must go through mantra japa meditation with a series of mantras that are part of the tradition, awaken their energy within their own body and experience an inner transformation. In addition, he must be authorized by his teacher to give diksha. These are the timeless, sacred rules of the mantra world. Then the student receives energetic protection and a real, direct and highly potent energy tool that has the capacity to awaken Kundalini Shakti and complete illumination of consciousness.