{"id":9641,"date":"2019-08-11T07:52:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-11T11:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.miamiyoga.com\/?p=9641"},"modified":"2019-08-11T07:52:21","modified_gmt":"2019-08-11T11:52:21","slug":"what-are-mantras-and-why-are-they-so-powerful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miamiyoga.com\/what-are-mantras-and-why-are-they-so-powerful\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Mantras and why are they so powerful?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The word mantra comes from Sanskrit and means to liberate the mind (MAN: mind; TRA: liberation).<\/p>\n<p>Mantras are a type of sound, Word, or phrase that has spiritual and psychological power.<\/p>\n<p>Although the Mantras, due to their Sanskrit roots, can be considered as a Hindu practice, in reality, most religions and traditions incorporate the use of chanting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why are they so powerful?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sanskrit sounds are scientific and specific frequencies that are associated with your Chakras and help to balance and energize them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In that sense, it is thought that vibrations produced by Mantras have healing effects that also fill us with strength and energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Besides, many studies have shown that chanting mantras reduces stress levels and that, because of their repetition, they are a mini-meditation.<\/p>\n<p>Mantras are a fundamental tool used in yoga and meditation to help calm the ego. As we repeat and concentrate on a mantra, our mind has no space or time for other thoughts and, therefore, we can relax and meditate more deeply.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Sanskrit mantras provide ancient wisdom, which helps us to get a better connection with ourselves and the world around us.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most popular mantras are:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0OM (A-U-M)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0OM MANI PADME HUM<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0OM NAMAH SHIVAYA<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keys to chant Mantras:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Start with just one and use it for a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Do it in a quiet place and be constant.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You can chant it twice a day or whenever you can.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clear your mind, concentrate on the sound, and stay focused.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When you are reciting one, try to pronounce as well as possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mantras create energy. So don&#8217;t try to understand them, just focus on what you want, get into the consciousness of your being and wake up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The word mantra comes from Sanskrit and means to liberate the mind (MAN: mind; TRA: liberation). 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