Salutations to him, Lord Dhanvantari, who is holding a conch shell, a disc of energy, a leech, and a pot of celestial ambrosia. In whose heart shines a subtle, clear, gentle, and pleasing blaze of light that also shines around his head and lotus eyes.

On the dark blue water his body is luminous, splendid, and shining. His waist and thighs are abounding in bright yellow clothes. Who, by his mere play, destroys all disease like a mighty forest fire.

A classmate asked me to record a copy of this sutra for her - stepped into J's studio and about 15 minutes it was done.

धन्वन्तरी मंत्र (Prayer to Shri Dhanvantari)

Our beloved Teachers and Guides from every tradition courageously walk in front of us to lead the way, gracefully walk beside us to sweeten the journey, and ultimately dwell within us, as us.  

I bow to that divine principle.

Umā: arrangement, vocals, harmonium
J: Djembe, cartels, production
Opening sloka sample: info tk

Verses are from the Guru Gita and Jñana Śankalini Tantra.

श्री गुरुभ्यो नम: (Shri Gurubhyo Namaha)

J Drew and Umā. Backup chorus of the many, many cicadas and crickets who lived in the studio last summer.

Maheshwari

The script for this Yoga Nidra recording was taken from the book Yoga Nidra, by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, published by Bihar School of Yoga. 

I share my simple recording of it here in the hopes that it will bring you peace, tranquility and relaxation. May you find a true guide to lead you up the sacred mountain towards the fulfillment of your deepest resolve. 

Some tips about practicing Yoga Nidra:
1. It should be done while laying in Shavasana, Corpse Pose. Information about Shavasana can be found here: http://www.yogajournal.com/pose/corpse-pose

2. The resolve or Sankalpa you're asked to make during Yoga Nidra should be a short, positive intention, "a statement you can call upon to remind you of your true nature and guide your choices" as Swami Satyananda Saraswati writes. There's a wonderful article about creating a powerful Sankalpa here: https://yogainternational.com/article/view/how-to-create-a-sankalpa

Audio: Umā Jolicoeur
Recording: J. Drew

Mountain Photo: by Umā Jolicoeur, in Crested Butte, Colorado.

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