Hanuman Hatha & Japa Mala Meditation

A steady Hatha practice infused with energizing and steadying pranayama and movement, set to the rhythm of the Hanuman Chalisa.  The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn honoring Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of strength, devotion, and service. Its rhythmic recitation uplifts energy and focus, making it deeply supportive to the discipline and heart of yoga practice. Students are guided into strength and stability steeped in tradition through asana, while flowing with the current of this sacred manta repeating to the rhythm of the practice.

The japa mala is Hanuman’s gift of remembrance. A circle of devotion that carries the seeker into the heart of the Divine.  This meditation is paired with sharing of Vedic philosophy and cultural context, bridging practice with timeless wisdom. 

Its 108 beads mirror the 108 names by which we call upon Him, the 108 pathways of prāṇa that converge in the heart, and the sacred measure by which sun, moon, and earth keep their cosmic rhythm.

To move bead by bead while chanting Hanuman’s name is to walk with Him—each mantra a leap across the ocean of the mind, each round a return to the boundless strength, courage, and love He embodies. The mala becomes not just prayer, but surrender; not just remembrance, but union.

Held in the palm, it is a garland for the Beloved. Turned in devotion, it is Hanuman’s own bridge to the Infinite.

Ideal for studios seeking to authentically welcome South Asian and BIPOC students to all of their classes, by creating a more culturally safe community.  In short, we are safer where we can recognize community.  Studios who have struggled to keep a BIPOC offering on the schedule may benefit from this offering as it creates a space where South Asian students can feel at home within the teachings of their cultural heritage, while remaining open to everyone, resonating across backgrounds and cultures and embodying the spirit and true inclusivity of yoga.