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Is it OK to mix mantras? Do we risk cultural appropriation or misuse of mantra?
For chant leaders and mantra recording artists, the question of mixing mantras for chanting is one that has intrigued many, prompting inquiries about the permissibility of blending deities and languages in spiritual practice. For some, the idea of combining "oṁ namaḥ śivāya" with "wahe guru" in a single chant may feel intuitively right, but is it ethically sound? Let's delve into this complex topic, which I also cover in depth in my sound and mantra teacher training course.
Q. (From a graduate of our 500hr Sound & Mantra Training course who teaches mantra...
10 Educational Standards to Look For in Sound Healing & Mantra Trainings
Are you seeking sound healing training to enhance your practice or professional repertoire? Yay! There are hundreds of sound healing courses available, but not all are created equal!
(If you cringe when someone attends a weekend workshop and then calls themselves a certified sound healer, then the following month they have their own training certification course... this article is for you!)
Here are 10 things to look for in a sound and mantra training!
We've been to LOTS of them, and have addressed some of the common pitfalls and icks that sound healers and mantra...
Is psychedelic therapy, microdosing mushrooms, or mantra meditation more effective for mental health?
A lot of people are looking for breakthrough in their mental health by using plant medicines, psychedelic therapies or microdosing mushrooms. But mantra meditation has been providing the same benefits for thousands of years, and current research confirms it.
Key benefits of mantra meditation vs. psychedelic therapies or microdosing mushrooms:
1. Mantra therapy is free. The mental health industry is HOT right now trying to push roll out psychedelic therapies into the market. It'll soon be a multi-billion dollar industry, because psychedelic therapies can cost tens of...
Mantra Therapy for Chronic Anxiety, A Sound Bath for Pleasure and Joy
Ever wonder what it would feel like to calm your worries, anxieties, and fears using the sound of your own voice and the power of your own mind?
Whether it’s you or someone you love who struggles with chronic anxiety, it’s super helpful to remember that it changes our perceptual framework. (See PSA for Anxiety reel!)
When I figured this out, and started to get real friendly with my Vagus nerve with sound & mantra therapies, my cognitive scope widened and I no longer saw the world as out to get me.
Now it helps me remember to be compassionate when...
Mahā Śivarātri: The best night of the year to experience Śiva mantras
Experience the Power of Sanskrit Chanting this Mahā Śivarātri!
Esoterically, it is said that during this night the "eye of Śiva" is neither open nor closed. Consciousness rests in a state of balanced awareness suspended between external expression (concealing grace) and internal absorption (revealing grace).
For the aspirant who takes advantage of this time to do special practices, a special dispensation for illumination is given, greatly aiding spiritual progress and sweeping away the dullness due to ignorance of one's own True Nature.
The best mantra for...
Is it OM or AUM? Which is correct?
In my Sanskrit mantra workshops and sound healing yoga training courses around the world, one of the most common questions I hear is about the timeless mantra OM. It can be written in different ways, and there is a lot confusion about it, because different teachers like to share what has worked well for them, but they might not know the experience of others.
Especially with a mantra like OM, it’s important to understand different perspectives and open ourselves up to the direct magical experience of the sound, rather than get limited by dogmatic ideas.
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Cultivating Musical Resilience: Sound Yoga Practices for Uncomfortable Feelings
With existential stressors continuing to pile up, our personal lives and relationships are feeling the strain too.
This Yoga of Sound experience gets right to the grit of our daily tension points!
Enjoy this melodic, heart-opening immersion into sound and mantra that is specially designed to lubricate the pathway towards harmonious, best-case scenarios in your life.
Can we listen in to the discomfort, make space for it, and embrace a nuanced, curious, empathetic, both/and approach that opens into a wide range of creative solutions?
Or are we stuck with a limited...
What are Grads doing now? 500-Hour Advanced Sound & Mantra Training Course
Explore the profound impact of our 500-hour sound yoga training course through the incredible journeys of our graduates. From teaching worldwide retreats to conducting groundbreaking research in sound medicine, discover how you can unlock your potential and make a lasting impact.
What Graduates of Our 200/500 Heart of Sound Teacher Training Are Doing Now:
Teaching Worldwide Retreats - Graduates are teaching mantra & nāda yoga retreats globally, and the best part? These count towards contact hours for your Sound Healing Yoga 200HR TT!
Private Sound...
10 Key Features that Define a Revolutionary Sound & Mantra Training
Not all sound healing and mantra trainings are alike! There's something for everyone in ALL of the bhakti yoga trainings, kirtan leadership courses, mantra teacher trainings, etc. but since this is our 10 year anniversary of creating the world's first and only 200HR yoga teacher training school focused entirely on the transformative power of sound, we're celebrating!
Here are 10 key features that make our Advanced Sound Training Course a one-of-a-kind, visionary evolution:
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Reverent and Devotional: We go beyond trends, offering a reverent and devotional...
40-Day Flow State Mantra Immersion: Spark and SUSTAIN Abundance in ALL Forms
Flow State: Spark and Sustain Abundance in ALL Forms
Picture the mesmerizing dance of sunlight on water—endless delight that captures the essence of harmony and synchrony. Now, envision your inner state aligning with this delightful shimmering. Our abundance mantra immersion seeks to guide you towards achieving this harmonious balance within.
We invite you to join a transformative journey filled with Abundance mantras, sound healing medicine, sunlight-drenched reflections, and a supportive community of like-minded individuals. This blog post is your...
