Likhita japa is an enjoyable and practical way to practise meditation. Those who practise other forms of meditation often complain of distractions. However, the likhita japa meditation has no such limitations. It takes the practitioner to a deeper level than you can otherwise go. It calls the quality or energy of the Divine into you, and thus into the world.

—Swami Sivananda Saraswati

Likhita japa is the practice of repeatedly writing a mantra. The seemingly simple practice has profound effects on the mind and emotions. The slow and careful writing of the mantra, enhanced by its silent repetition and invocation of its divine attributes very quickly shifts the state of awareness and creates positive emotions such as trust, gratitude and admiration. As the hands and the organ of sight are active in likhita japa, the practice easily and efficiently develops power of concentration.

There are three ways to repeat a mantra: mental repetition (repeating the mantra mentally in silence), verbal repetition (repeating the mantra aloud), likhita japa (writing the mantra). Of all the methods, the scriptures say that likhita japa is the most effective.

During the Yoga Anubhava series, we will learn the correct way to practise likhita japa and the factors that make the practice more effective, and receive the experience of the practice itself. Each day will consist of:

• • • • Kaya sthairyam

      • Likhita Japa practice

      • Relaxation

      • Discussion

      • Q&A

Instructions for participants to all classes:

• The practices are suitable for all levels of flexibility and fitness.

• Please wear appropriate and comfortable clothing for ease of movement.

• Ensure that you have not eaten for at least 2 hours before class.

• Next dates of the 2023 program will be announced here once it is scheduled again.

Last year's LIKHITA JAPA was 4TH–8TH JULY 2022 TIME: 4:00-5:30 PM IST.

National Participants Dakshina : Rs. 1000 Overseas Participants Dakshina : $25