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STRESS MANAGEMENT THROUGH CHANTING MANTRA

STRESS MANAGEMENT THROUGH CHANTING MANTRA. Dr Inderdeep Kaur , S.G.T.B.Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. Introduction. We have discussed so far----- What stress, eustress and distress mean? What harm can excessive stress do to us?

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STRESS MANAGEMENT THROUGH CHANTING MANTRA

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  1. STRESS MANAGEMENT THROUGH CHANTING MANTRA DrInderdeepKaur, S.G.T.B.Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

  2. Introduction • We have discussed so far----- • What stress, eustress and distress mean? • What harm can excessive stress do to us? • What are different ways of managing stress? TODAY WE FOCUS ON MEDITATION THROUGH CHANTINGMANTRA

  3. Chanting ---rhythmic speaking or singing • It makes use of Deep breathing filling us with fresh air. • Rhythmic tapping of tongue against certain points along the roof of our mouth. • Sends signals to hypothalamus. • It regulates chemical activity and secretion of ‘Feel Good’ brain neurotransmitters like ENDORPHINS. • These are sent into all parts of the body. • Being natural opiates, they LEAVE US HAPPY, RELAXED and RECHARGED with POSITIVITY

  4. Breathing • Breath is a kind of barometer of the subtle energies of body and mind. • Deep and Relaxed Breathing: maintain an ‘empty lung’ position while exhaling and ‘full lung’ while inhaling. • Kapalbatti for cleansing breath • Anulom-Vilom for alternate nostril breathing

  5. Rhythmis important----- • When we repeat the mantra with a regular flow the benefit is many fold. • Patterns of sound are inscribed in brain and evoke emotional and brain energy. • In brain low frequency waves set in • And • We relax……. • When we inhale while chanting from the mooladhara chakra, the O2 flows through all the seven chakra • And • PRANA/ Life flows in……. Mooladhara Svadhishthana Manipura Anhata VishuddhaAjnaSahasrara

  6. MANTRA • Is a brain stabilizer. • Improves concentration and steadiness. • It combines sound, breadth and rhythm. • It is a pleasure. • Perform it with positivity, cheerfulness, honesty. • As a result of the sound and vibrations, different patterns of the mind re-arrange themselves to become tranquil. • Regular chanting helps in taking you to a spiritual journey where mind, body and soul become calm. • The mantra carries power through your body and you get rejuvenated.

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  8. How to do ? • Sit down cross legged on the asana in the morning with back straight and upright neck and head. • It is your personal appointment with god so keep everything aside. • Sweep away your worries and thoughts. • Concentrate, check mental chattering and relax. • Produce positive energy by rubbing your hands. • Open your third eye, smile And • CHANT--------

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