Chanting is an ancient practice with mental health effects that might apply to our busy lives. Follow our live coverage for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. But Perry, who was suffering from severe depression, says she found chanting to be so therapeutic she tried it again the following week. A decade on, she's undertaking a PhD to try to uncover if science can explain it.
Despite having been practised for thousands of years by almost every culture in the world, many consider chanting to have only spiritual advantages.
It's only now that its physiological and psychological benefits are being accepted more widely in the West. Repetitive vocal chanting can have a direct effect on the parasympathetic nervous system, Perry says, as it can slow breathing and activate the vagus nerve. For her PhD, Perry is studying the psychological effects of chanting from many diverse traditions, as well as the differences between styles of chanting, such as silent or vocal mantra repetition, done either individually or in groups.
According to the results of a study by Perry, Professor Bill Thompson and Dr Vince Polito , also from Macquarie University, chanting the universal mantra "Om" for 10 minutes improved attention, contributed towards a positive mood and increased feelings of social cohesion. Another study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry in , found that "mantram" repetition therapy — which involves silently repeating a spiritually-related word or phrase selected by each individual from a recommended list — was effective in treating veterans diagnosed with military-related post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD.
Also Read: Positive social relationship is good for your health. It allows one to rise above and see beyond. It connects you to your higher self which is the most powerful creation of the creator. It encompasses the sounds of syllables that have an eternal purpose. A — This sound originates deep from the back of the throat. This syllable creates a tide of vibration in the chest and solar plexus. It equates the conscious mind — the doer of all actions. U — The second syllable resonates along the upper palate and creates a string of vibrations in the throat.
It equates the sub-conscious mind — the planner of all actions. M — The last syllable of the verse resonates the deep silence of the Infinite. It is the unconscious state — the state of deep sleep.
Chanting these three syllables with closed eyes and straight posture activates all the senses of the body. It sharpens your self-awareness. Chanting OM not just elevates your soul and enriches your mind.
This mystic word also endows amazing health benefits. It has a mesmerizing impact on the internal and external being of existence. Research shows that chanting OM can lead to reduced activity in the limbic system. The portion of the brain associated with stress and emotions.
It shows startling benefits when repeated over a course of time. Chanting OM repeatedly and regularly washes away all the mental pressures. It restores calmness and stability in the mind. In a clinical experiment, researchers found that chanting OM relaxes the brain.
It is advised as adjuvant therapy in beating stress, depression , anxiety and other issues of mental health. It is a known fact that mindful meditation helps in fighting insomnia. But chanting OM with closed eyes ensures even better sleep. It restores your mind, body and spirit balance. Wipes away your stress and worries.
Clears your mind. Balances your cardiac rhythm. Science has revered the benefits of meditation in improving heart health. By Mind Fuel Daily. Mind Fuel Daily Mind Fuel Daily was founded to help readers find inspiration and purpose in every day. We believe that each person is capable of finding his or her best life here, in the present moment, and our mission is to provide the spark that moves you to positive action and thought.
We Are All Vibrations Scientists agree that we are all composed of energy which is vibrating all of the time. You Can Sense the Perfect Vibration for You When a person chants, their right brain receives sensations from the body which triggers an intense feeling of oneness between the self and the Universe, or all that is.
Find a quiet and comfortable place to sit and practice. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. After chanting for a few seconds, notice the feeling you get from a spot near your heart or one of the other chakras. Now adjust the pitch and speed of your voice slightly. Try a slower speed and lower pitch first.
Chant for a few seconds and check in on that spot again. Compare that feeling with the one before. Chanting can have an impact on your central nervous system, as well as providing an opportunity to express and relieve you of intense emotions. Choral singing has many therapeutic benefits. A few ways to help refocus your energies and soothe your anxieties about the future.
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