The first minute of a session sets the tone for everything that follows. A brief moment of silence before the first note, followed by a slow, familiar opening chant, helps the group arrive together rather than starting mid-thought.

Avoid announcements or instructions once the chanting begins — handle logistics beforehand so the transition into devotion is unbroken.

Between the opening and closing, resist the urge to fill every silence. Brief pauses between chants give the group a moment to settle before the next one begins.

The final chant should be the most meditative of the session, sung slower than it began and allowed to fade rather than stop abruptly. A short silence afterward — thirty seconds or more — lets the effect of the practice settle before the room returns to ordinary conversation.