By day
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The third group · Evenness
It begins with ॐ saha nāv avatu, ends on sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ, and between them the forehead on the ground, in one hum.
Begin the group · LayaAt home
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A friend to practise with
Someone, even if he too is still learning. At the end sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ, quietly, even alone.
Why this order
Singing together lowered loneliness more than talking did; chanting ॐ in a group lowered the stress hormone. For those with least trust in themselves, giving support to others helped.
Before you begin
Stay well within what is comfortable. If anything hurts, stop. This supports treatment and does not replace it; anybody on buprenorphine or methadone stays on it.
While opium is still being taken, keep every breath hold short.