Mantra meditation is a form of meditation that are sound formulas, packed with energy and intention, that have a profound effect on the body-mind. When these sound waves (mantras) are combined with thought waves (intentions), they become powerful tools for insight, healing and creativity. For thousands of years, mantras have been used to unlock the vast potential of the human heart and mind. Mantras use sound waves, sound energy, to heal our minds on the subconscious level, where the roots of our modern anxieties are found. A mantra is a very precise sound frequency, language, and rhythm that unlocks specific energies and qualities when used. This sound composed of certain phonemes and words arranged in a definite sequence is said to bring vibrations that act on our centers of consciousness and bring about their effect on the various levels of mind and body.
Scientific studies reveal the science that mantras change us from the inside out. The benefits of this ancient practice include a healthy body, a healthy brain, mental well-being, and emotional well-being. One of the most powerful skills mantra practice cultivates is resilience which is our ability to get up when we fall, dust ourselves off, and start over.
In this workshop I'll provide information on the benefits of starting a mantra practice and discuss several approaches (speaking, singing and writing) to determine which practice resonates best with you. Each of these have been in use for thousands of years in the Hindu tradition. The anchor for each practice is the mantra itself, but each one features a different approach, depending on the practitioner’s individual learning style. The spoken & singing practice both work best for auditory learners, while the written practice supports visual and reading/writing learners. Each method is equally effective. We'll also be listening to the beautiful sounds of several chants that can be used to balance your nervous system and take you from stressed to relaxed quite quickly and very effectively.
There are many ways to apply mantra practice to your life. By returning to mantras throughout the day, we gently break up the flow of a day in which we may otherwise be running on autopilot. When integrated into your life, they can illuminate your life with intention, focus, and deep connection.