Mantram Repetition Reduces Stress
A mantram is a word or phrase with spiritual meaning. I learned mantram in my yoga class. I repeat Om mam everyday. These are Sanskrit words that translate to God heart. I began sayingthis mantram after my heart attack in 2006. I say these two words 1,080 times in the morning. I use mala beads (108 beads strungtogether in a necklace) to keep track of the count. It starts my day in a quiet reflective mood that keeps mecalm the rest of the day.
I just came across a item in a local health newsletter. Researchers confirmed what I alreadyknew. Mantram repetition is helpful for managing stress, emotions other than stress, insomnia and unwantedthoughts. The article by JillBormann can be accessed online from the Journal of Advanced Nursing.
Posted: May 3rd, 2008 under Stained Glass, heart disease, meditation, yoga.
Comments: 5
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Comment from Linda McLaughlin
Time: May 3, 2008, 8:46 am
Sandy, I’m so impressed by how well you’ve dealt with having a heart attack. Thanks for sharing what you’ve learned. I’m going to check out the article.
Linda
Comment from Beth
Time: May 3, 2008, 3:44 pm
What a great article. I love that you’re focused not only on your body’s health but your heart (soul) and mind as well.
Comment from Annie
Time: May 3, 2008, 10:11 pm
I’m unfamiliar with mantras but the article makes me curious now to look into it further. Thanks for sharing.
Comment from Debora Dale
Time: May 4, 2008, 3:19 am
I think anything we can do to reduce the stress in our lives is a gift not only to ourselves but to those around us. I’m so glad you found something that works for you - heart, mind and body.
~Debbie
Comment from Rhonda/remlane
Time: May 12, 2008, 9:40 am
There’s an episode of Scientific American Frontiers in which host Alan Alda worked with a similar concept. However, “Om” didn’t work for him, so he substituted the word “calm.”
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