Mantra Meditation and Pregnancy - Manifesting the Powers of Ganesh.

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I still can't believe this journey is almost over. Yes, a new one is beginning, but this precious time has passed so quickly. 

I've learned so many things with this pregnancy- yoga played a VERY big part in keeping me as calm as possible, using the breath to connect with my little one, and it helped me sort of prepare myself to let go, and let things be. Skills I will definitely be carrying with me to the birth. 

Now, in my last month, I use mantra meditation to help pave the way for my little one to make it's transition into this world. 

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha. 

This Mantra calls upon Ganesha - a deity in the Hindu religion, to help remove all obstacles.  Obstacles to me aren't things like birth complications, or painful labor - naturally I don't want any of those things to happen. 

As I chant this mantra, I think of the obstacles I put in my own way. Doubts that have been placed in my head by others and myself due to my own fears. I chant this mantra to clear the cobwebs of my mind, so nothing but pure Love can flow through. And Love can flow through even if something goes wrong, or if the labor is tougher than I imagine.  I use this energy to help me remember that no matter what, everything is going as planned. No matter what, we will do the best we can. No matter what, everything will be okay. No matter what we are always protected and surrounded by our guides and angels. 

 I chant this mantra to welcome our new baby into the world. To help its travel be as safe as possible. To help pave the way for his/her's new beginning. I feel so connected to my baby right now. I can feel our energies dancing with one another. Mantra practice always intensifies this feeling for me. I know the baby can feel what is being manifested, and I am reminded that this energy ripples out into the entire universe. All beings benefit from the merits of our practice. That's pretty amazing. 

I will be chanting this mantra everyday until the baby comes. I would love to continue after (s)he arrives, but I give myself permission to put it aside if/when things become too hectic. Perhaps at that time we'll change to a more soothing, nurturing mantra. Who knows. We'll just see where the heart takes us.

Do you have a mantra practice? How does mantra meditation help you in your life?  How has yoga helped you overcome obstacles? 

~ Shanti .

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