Traditional Hawaiian Hula schools, called Halaus, often begin their classes with a chant, that we enter the room with. This enables a collecting of oneself and focus, while setting the stage literally for a good practice. Chants varies from Halau to Halau, but are often a dedication to Goddess Laka, the patron of Hula and vegetation. Here is my chanting:

How do you enter different spaces? Your home? Your office? Others’? Nature? Classrooms? Taking a moment, similar to entering a church, set ourselves in the right frame of mind and heart, with humility.