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In many cultures and civilizations,
chanting, a form of vocal meditation, has endured through the ages.
Practiced by people around the world who are seeking greater health, a
sense of well-being, enlightenment, and a connection to the divine,
chanting unites the mind, body, emotions, and breath through vocal
sounding. This unification can open and nurture your creativity, lower
stress levels, and teach you to become fully alert and in the moment.
Some people are naturally drawn to
chant while others feel awkward using their voices in such a way. Singing
along with recorded chants before chanting on your own can help dispel
any nervousness. However, the chanting that will resonate most deeply and
beneficially for you is the chanting you do for yourself. There are many
different chants. They can be composed of names, words, sounds,
syllables, or even sections of text. What you chant is less important
than your willingness to focus fully on the act of chanting itself. To
begin, sit comfortably with a straight back, and take a series of long,
deep breaths to open and flex your lungs. Then, take another breath, and
with resonant tones, direct your breath outward in the form of sound.
Simple syllables like “oh,” “ee,” or “mm” are easy to remember.
Chanting lets you raise the level of
your own vibration to a higher spiritual state. You can chant as an
invocation or to set an intention. Reciting even the simplest chant can
bolster a flagging spirit, hone the mind, and produce natural painkillers
within the brain. While chanting, you may feel energy surging through
your physical body or joy entering your heart. Chanting can liberate and
ground you simultaneously because it allows your soul to soar freely
while compelling you to focus on the here and now.
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