AUGUST
कान्ति — KĀNTI
Radiance: the soft, luminous glow that rises from within.
KĀNTI: a steady, moonlike glow born
from calm, devotion, and sattva.
A Sanskrit word for radiance — Kānti is the glow of consciousness. A feminine, sattvic light revealed through inner clarity, devotion, and alignment. This radiance goes beyond surface appearance. It is the luminosity of presence, the grace that moves through you when your body is nourished, your breath steady, and your nervous system is calm.
In yoga, Kānti is related to Devi, a name and a quality representing divine beauty and spiritual radiance. It is the inner glow of consciousness, devotion, and purity, a glowing presence that shapes your energy, your connections, and the way life meets you.
Kānti arises naturally when you live in harmony with your own truth. A soft, moonlike light that emerges from surrender and reflects the stillness and fullness of the inner world.
This is the radiance we cultivate.
This is the work of the RadiantBeing.
The Subtle Foundation of Radiance: Sattva
This month, we cultivate Sattva — the inner clarity and harmony from which true radiance, Kanti, arises. It is nourished through devotion, balanced breath, and centered awareness.
It grows when energy is steady and the mind is pure.
Sattva creates the inner environment from which Kanti arises.
In a sattvic state, the mind becomes luminous, the heart steady, and life aligned from the inside out. Your choices become clear, and radiance flows through the subtle layers of your being, effortlessly.
Sattva is a quality to nourish and embody.
This month’s sadhana invites you to feel sattva through your body, breath, practice, and devotion.
A moonlit return to essence.
Cultivate Kānti: The Luminous Self
Your core practice for cultivating Kānti, the soft, luminous radiance that arises from a clear, calm mind, a sattvic inner environment, and a rested, nourished nervous system.
This moon-inspired class invites gentle asana and grounding forward folds to soothe the nervous system and restore harmony. As you move with breath and presence, you begin to embody a clearer, quieter inner world, one where Kānti, the radiance of sattva, reveals itself.
With devotion and inner radiance, it awakens a soft, luminous moonlike glow, a return to your Luminous Self.
Practice everyday throughout the month to fully embody this radiant presence. Use the sadhana checklist as your guide.
Supporting Practices
These supporting practices nurture calm, clarity, and devotion, the qualities that cultivate your inner radiance.
Use them alongside your core sadhana to steady your breath, soothe your nervous system, and deepen your connection to your luminous self throughout the month.
A calming, lunar breath practice that activates the ida nāḍī, the channel of cooling, restorative energy. By inhaling through the left nostril, this practice soothes the nervous system, balances prāṇa, and invites a soft, sattvic glow from within. A simple way to return to stillness and embody the luminous Self.
Chandra Bhedana Prāṇāyāma
Ajapa Japa means "the unspoken repetition" - a subtle, continuous awareness of mantra that flows with the breath. In this practice, we attune to the natural sound of the breath as So'ham (I am That) - a mantra that connects the individual self with the universal.
With each inhalation, the sound So arises; with each exhalation, Ham - guiding the mind inward, calming the nervous system, and awakening a luminous inner presence.
Ajapa Japa Kriyā Meditation
Sāttvic Āyurvedic Morning Routine
A nourishing start to your day that steadies the nervous system, calms the mind, and prepares your body and breath for cultivating Kanti. With devotion, awareness, and balanced energy, it sets the tone for your daily sadhana.
Kānti Integration Evening Practice
A guided evening practice to transition from the day's busyness into calm and stillness. This short practice helps you ease into relaxation.
Your Monthly Oracle Message
Healing is the process of embracing all parts of yourself, integrating past wounds, and opening to renewal. It is a journey of self-compassion and acceptance, where you allow space for growth and transformation. True healing arises when you honor your own capacity to mend and renew, trusting that even in pain, there is a path to wholeness. This card invites you to listen deeply to your needs, nurture yourself with love, and step forward with the wisdom gained from your experiences.
Reflective Practice:
What wounds or challenges in my life are ready to be healed, and how can I show myself greater compassion in this process?
Practical Exercise:
Take time to nurture yourself by creating a ritual of renewal. This could involve a soothing bath, journaling about what you’re ready to release, or spending time in nature. As you engage in this practice, hold the intention of allowing integration and renewal to flow through you.
