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Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu Peace Mantra
May all the beings in all the worlds be happy!
Now that we’ve taken some time to get cozy with the sound of the simple practice and settle into our intention, we’ll take the next few days to learn the main mantra for our medium (and extended) variations of the practice.*
If you're new to mantra, just listen a few times and try to form the sounds in your mouth.
Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu
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What is Kīrtan Chanting and Why is it SO Popular as a Global Phenomenon?
Georgia Wyss Filmmaker of MANTRA, the movie, speaks on the global phenomenon of kīrtan, what hooked her, and what the next evolution of mantra might be.
“As a society we have lost the tradition of singing together and singing together is … when we are breathing together in one rhythm. It’s just such a beautiful phenomenon.”
Georgia Wyss the director and co-producer of the film, Mantra: Sounds into Silence, which illuminates how mantra is both a meditative practice, and also as a growing musical “movement” through kīrtan. With a 20 year history in film, she co-found...
Mantras for Peace and Healing Through Ayurveda with Laura Plumb
Bridging Ayurveda and Jyotish into the modern life, she speaks about the connection of mantra to the elements and tissues in the body.
“There are a lot of people who aren’t sure how to handle the world as it is today. So look, there is a possibility that we can awaken spontaneous peace in the world but at the very least we can create peace within and that peace will resonate out. That peace will bring more peace to more people. At least in your family and in your neighborhood. I think all of us can use that. I think the world needs that.”- Laura Plumb
As a graduate...
Sound Healing Trauma With Voice and Mantra of Christine Mason’s Journey
Christine Mason paints a picture of resilience through sound, voice, and mantra
Christine is the founder of Rosebud Woman. She has a deep interest in women's wellness and the liberation of all people. She hosts a weekly podcast, The Rose Woman, and writes weekly letters on love power and womanhood to more than 30,000 people. As a yogi, bhakta, tantrika and mystic Christian, Christine draws on ancient wisdom, while working with current modalities including neuroscience informed collective trauma healing. She's authored seven books, and is the co-founder of Sundari, an...
Sanskrit Wisdom and Ancient Practices for Modern Times with Dr. Katy Jane
Dr. Katy Jane elucidates the bridge between traditional practices and modern relevance. Dr. Katy Jane is a Sanskrit scholar, Vedic astrologer, and spiritual guide known for making ancient wisdom accessible and relevant to modern seekers.
Our conversation with Sanskrit and Vedic Astrology expert elucidates the bridge between traditional practices and modern relevance. "Sanskrit is a technology for awakening consciousness. It is designed for us to tune into it, so the sounds can awaken our natural intelligence." -Dr. Katy Jane
Anandra had the great privilege to have ta...
Kīrtan Chanting and the Brain: Mirror Neurons and Direct Sensory Experience
Kīrtan is a call-and-response musical form that's unique!
I have been musing about this lately, and recently wrote a short piece about this I thought I'd share on my blog. :)
With call and response mantra chanting, participants in the chant experience get to enjoy both:
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Listening to a leader sing or chant a mantra (and often accompanied by wonderfully skilled musicians in the kīrtan band!)
This activates the mirror neurons or what I connect to the "guru principle", giving the participant a sense of aspirational elation when observing someone do something that's...
10 Years of Heart of Sound: Raising the Bar for Sound Yoga Therapy Worldwide
This year marks a milestone: 10 years since the first cohort of Heart of Sound teacher trainees gathered to immerse themselves in the transformative practice of nāda yoga and mantra-based healing in Rishikesh, India!
Since then, hundreds of graduates have carried the essence of this lineage-rooted, heart-centered training into the world—into yoga studios, trauma recovery centers, refugee camps, hospitals, cancer wards, classrooms, and homes.
And in this tenth year, we want to give a shoutout to the diversity and ingenuity of our trainees! It's inspiring and humbling ...
AUM Chanting Personality Type Quiz: What kind of OM chanter are you?
What Happens When a Group OM is Being Led?
Whether you're attending a yoga class, joining a kīrtan chant session, or receiving sound healing, there's often that beautiful, shared moment when a group OM is chanted together. For some, it’s a moment of blissful resonance. For others, it can be surprisingly awkward or uncomfortable — even if you love the idea of chanting.
As someone who has spent decades immersed in the practice and teaching of sacred sound, I’ve witnessed all kinds of responses to this one simple syllable. Here’s a little breakdown I put together — see ...
Benefits of Daily Mantra Meditation (Self-Care through Sound Healing Yoga)
Evidence-Based Benefits of Mantra Chanting
In our fast-paced, high-stress world, ancient practices are making a profound comeback—and for good reason. One such practice, mantra chanting, is emerging as a powerful tool for wellness, backed not only by thousands of years of tradition but also by cutting-edge neuroscience.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just beginning to explore the power of sound, mantra meditation offers a unique, holistic approach to healing and transformation. Here’s a closer look at the evidence-based benefits of chanting:
1. Reduces Anxiety & ...
My Story of Assimilation: What it taught me about Nāda Yoga, Mantra Shakti, Tantra, and Patriarchy
A bit of my story...
After almost assimilating to be a “good Indian girl” studying these traditions since I was 19, I woke up *just in time* to realize that there are 5,000+ years of baked in patriarchal systems of oppression in nearly every aspect of yoga culture. (Not to mention my own American culture!)
I had been baking inside the whole assimilation enchilada for 2 decades:
- wearing full saree every day for years, as comfortable as putting on sweats.
- Studying Hindustanī classical vocal music in New Delhi with my beloved music Guruji.
- Speaking Hindi and servin ...
