Mantras of Light
This December workshop will introduce participants to “mantras of light” during winter’s most yin and inwardly energetic phase of the solar calendar. Under the influence of the full moon, this offers us a tremendous blessing and opportunity in bringing light to the unconscious, connecting to the superconscious level of mind, increasing prana for physical and mental health, and energizing the Pranamaya, Manamaya, and Vijnanamaya Koshas, (subtle body) and lessens the impact of planetary astrological influences.
The experience of divine light permeating one’s consciousness and penetrating to each and every cell of the body leads to “Sat Chit Anand,” existence, bliss, and truth. Mantra Japa is a powerful tool to help us realize this innate truth. In truth, all mantras eventually lead to this experience. Mantras which specifically relate and vibrate aspects of light itself are very powerful.
Learning Objectives:
Learn basic technical aspects of mantras of light and the Sanskrit names for fire, lightning, and sun.
Learn the Sanskrit mantra for the soul as the three fold flame.
Learn theTantric mantra of the Goddess as light existing everywhere.
Practice mental intonement of the mantra while also focusing on the sound vibration, the symbol, the color, and placement in the subtle anatomy.
Differentiate between recitation japa with and without bhakti.
Gain experiential knowledge and the effects of meditation with these mantras of light.
Learn applications of the mantras for spiritual growth and the acquisition of “santosh” (contentment).
The Realization of yoga, the union of Shakti and Shiva in the very body of the yogi is a key teaching of yoga, and thus union of Jiva and Shiva. According to his spiritual heir, Sri Anandi Ma, the great yogi saint, 117-year-old Sri Dhyanyogi Madhusudandas, often said, “Mantra is the bridge between the Soul and God.”
With Leeladhar Louis Jumonville
Reverend “Leeladhar” Louis Jumonville brings a unique combination of disciplines to his mantra courses, offering a richness and depth which allows students to integrate the power and practice of mantra into their daily lives.
He is a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in Transpersonal, Somatic, and Yoga therapy. He is an adept in Kundalini Maha Yoga for 35 years under the guidance Sri Anandi Ma, has completed advanced teachings including asana, mantra sadhana, pranayama, and meditation. He received many advanced mantra initiations, assists Sri Anandi Ma in major puja and fire ceremonies at Dhyanyoga Centers in the USA, and has completed advanced anusthans in Nikora, India at the Dhyanidam temple ashram on the Narmada River.
Leeladhar is a certified Mantra teacher with the Sanatana Dharma Satsang Inc. in the tradition of the late Vedic Priest Thomas Ashley Farrand. Leeladhar is currently completing his studies to be a Vedic priest in this tradition.
He is also an Aikido Shihan, 6th degree black belt, and Dojo Cho of Hikari Dojo in Sunderland, Ma. He trained extensively in Iwama, Japan, living at the original Dojo and Shinto Shrine for 1 1/2 years, and then lived 5 1/2 years in the Aikido of San Leandro Dojo.
He serves on the board of directors of Lotus Circle International (LCI), founded by his wife, “Daya” Elizabeth Nielsen LMFT, SEP. LCI is a nonprofit which offers somatic trauma healing and education/training to underserved populations in Nepal and India. Together they operate Hikari Dojo as a center for spiritual growth, Aikido, yoga, and mantra sadhana. They perform regular Puja and Fire ceremonies for world peace, reduction of karma, and healing.
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