Mantra is used as a spiritual practice. It has been used during the practice of yoga and meditation. Mantra is a sound vibration that helps shape our reality. (Capobianco, 2018) – Mantras are energy, based on sounds that create thought energy waves (Farrand, N.D)
The word Mantra comes from a Sanskrit language which can be broken down into two parts
- “Man” which means mind
- “Tra” which means transport or vehicle
Mantra can interpret as an instrument or vehicle that assists in transporting or elevating your mind (Farrand, N.D).
The benefits while practicing mantra are:
- Beginning to understand how your mind works
- Alleviate stress, anger, jealousy, and other negative states
- Calming of your nervous system being able to relax
- Setting boundaries to increase your self-care
- Witnessing your own heart and the heart of others
(Farrand, N.D).
Individuals who have a diagnosis of PTSD will also experience a decrease in PTSD symptoms and increase of, existential Spiritual Well-being. (feeling or meaning, purpose of life, faith and assurance) (Fiore, R. Tosti, E. 2013).
Below are two videos, one explaining Mantra and how to get the full benefit of it and the second having 9 sacred sounds and phrases being repeated 108 times.
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