I hope the blue sky and shining sun in of early Summer is bringing you a sense of ease and joy. Summer is often an active time of year, with the seasonal energy of yang, movement, growth, action, fun. You may be enjoying more time outdoors and enjoying the feeling of warmth. It’s a wonderful time to bring some intentional joy into your life and heart. Ānandā (आनन्दा) is a Sanskrit word that could be lightly defined as joy, bliss, the energy of bliss, a joy that is fully felt with the senses, happiness.

You might enjoy playing with one of these mantras from one of my most beloved books, The Radiance Sutras by Lorin Roche:

“I am nourished and filled with the bliss of my soul.” (Sva ananda bharitam)

“I am suffused with the nectar-essence of life.” (Sva amritam)

Lorin Roche defines amṛtā (अमृता) as immortal, imperishable, beautiful, beloved, the nectar of immortality. He suggests, “you could begin meditating with the amrita that permeates your body – sva amrita – and as you shift levels, you accept that the entire universe is filled with your joy and your essence. Or you could meditate on the cosmos and your body simultaneously as being filled with your ananda and amrita.”

May your days be nourished by your heart-felt practices, whatever they may be. We love to practice with you and hope to see you in the studio soon.

with ❤️,

Laela