Mantra meditation involves repeating a word, phrase or sound to focus the mind, reduce stress and improve concentration. It’s an easy practice to help quiet mental distractions.
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Mantra meditation involves repeating a word, phrase or sound to focus the mind, reduce stress and improve concentration. It’s an easy practice to help quiet mental distractions.
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Find a comfortable seat and get settled.
Choose the word or words for your mantra.
Take a couple of slower breaths to help you settle and then simply get started.
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Mantra meditation is a simple yet powerful practice where you repeat a word, phrase or sound to help anchor your mind. This technique helps calm mental chatter, ease stress and bring your attention back to the present moment. The mantra can be anything that resonates with you – whether it’s a traditional sound like "Om" or a word that feels personally meaningful, such as "calm" or "clarity".
For beginners, the practice is easy to start: find a comfortable seat, close your eyes and gently repeat the mantra in your mind or out loud. Over time, this repetition creates a sense of balance and stillness, helping you feel more focused and relaxed. Ready to start? All you need is a few minutes and a mantra that feels right for you!
Mantra meditation is a powerful tool for enhancing mental and emotional wellbeing. By focusing on a repeated phrase or sound, this practice reduces stress, sharpens concentration and fosters emotional balance. It's both accessible and adaptable to your daily routine. Curious about what exactly makes this meditation so beneficial for your mind and body? Read on!
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Improves concentration
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Emotional balance
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Self well-being
Enhances mindfulness
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Ready for a meditation technique that can pack a punch? Before you choose your mantra and settle in, there are some important considerations to explore. Take a look through the essential information on this meditation technique so that you can fully enjoy this excellent activity.
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Opt for a space where you can give your full attention to the practice.
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"Why can’t I get comfortable?"
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"My breath feels tight – is it always like this?"
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"Okay, things are starting to settle."
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"Why am I feeling so sleepy and slouchy?"
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"That’s the bell – I made it through!"
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Let's compare three different ways to start mantra meditation for the first time: self-led (using online guided sources), group (IRL) and 1:1 with an instructor (online or IRL).
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Mantras don't have to be in Sanskrit – you can make up your own positive phrases.
Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey have popularized the use of mantras for meditation.
The phrase "Hakuna Matata" from The Lion King could be considered a modern, pop culture mantra.
Mantras are sometimes used in therapy to help patients focus on positive thoughts.
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Stress reduction programs in patients with elevated blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Rainforth, M. V., Schneider, R. H., Nidich, S. I., Gaylord-King, C., Salerno, J. W., & Anderson, J. W. (2007). Stress reduction programs in patients with elevated blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Current Hypertension Reports, 9(6), 520–528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11906-007-0094-3
Mantram Repetition and Psychological Distress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Schneider, J. K., Abdullahi, S. G., Easton, S. D., & Willis, D. G. (2022). Mantram repetition and psychological distress: A systematic review and <scp>meta‐analysis</scp>. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 30(3), 389–397. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12886
Transcendental meditation for lowering blood pressure: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Ooi, S. L., Giovino, M., & Pak, S. C. (2017). Transcendental meditation for lowering blood pressure: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 34, 26–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.07.008
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