About the Opening Mantra
Scott referenced this link in his closing discussion about the opening Ashtanga Mantra. The Pineapple Yoga site includes a recording of Guruji chanting the Mantra along with breakdown of discussion of the opening and closing chants. Enjoy!
Om Vande Gurunam charanaravinde Sandarshita svatmasukavabodhe Nishreyase jangalikayamane Samsara halahala mohashantyai Abahu purushakaram Shankhacakrsi dharinam Sahasra sirasam svetam Pranamami patanjalim Om