A shorter Sa Ta Na Ma, half of the full practice, for days with less time. Chant Sa Ta Na Ma aloud, then in a whisper, then silently in your heart, then in a whisper again, and aloud to close. Each part is about a minute, and the silent part about two. A soft chime tells you when to change. As you chant, touch your thumb to one fingertip with each sound: Sa to the index finger, Ta to the middle finger, Na to the ring finger, Ma to the little finger.