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"Throughout time the lotus flower has been a powerful spiritual symbol and is particularly marked in Hindu and Buddhist religions. It is also a national flower to India and originates from southern Asia and Australia. A lotus has its roots in mud, at the bottom of streams and ponds. But it grows to become the most beautiful flower despite its origins and challenges. It symbolises how we too can can overcome all obstacles on our journey towards enlightenment and flourish. It also represents growth and spiritual development. The Hindu Goddess Mahalakshmi is also represented by the lotus. She is the Goddess of success, prosperity and abundance."

Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hum, a powerful mantra.

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Why Do We Chant It? Because AUM represents the entire universe, we chant it in yoga class to acknowledge our connectedness to everything and everyone around us. We are all one, and we were created in the likeness of our creator. We are connected to nature, our neighbor, and the universe as a whole, and by chanting AUM, we honor and accept that concept. If you want to think of it in a more practical light (a.k.a. the reason above doesn’t align with your personal beliefs), chanting AUM actually creates a calming effect in our bodies similar to what we experience in meditation. It helps to calm us down, center our minds, and prepare us to move forward in a mindful way. Read more about it here: http://www.girlonyoga.com/blog/what-is-om

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