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What's the difference between a Mantra and an Affirmation?
I can't tell you how many people have asked, "What's the difference between a Mantra and an Affirmation?" It's such a great question, since the terms Mantra and Affirmation commonly get used synonomously when in fact they're distinct.
The word "mantra" has been appropriated for different usages. For instance, saying "I can do it" or "I'm good enough, I'm okay just as I am" are affirmations. These affirmations, when repeated, have a mantra-like effect as they help protect you from negative thinking or self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors.
However, the uniqueness of t...
What defines "Sacred Sound"? What's the best way to start?
When asked about the best way to start or the most powerful approach, I believe cultivating listening is something anyone can do.
Listening awareness is Sacred Sound, ...
Sound Yoga Therapy: Interview with Anandra
Recently I had the pleasure of doing a video interview with Daniel Aaron from The Art of Vibrant Living, and we got into some wonderful topics.
Sound and Mantra Therapy Conversation Topics:
- Sound yoga therapy and nervous system self-regulation
- Sound and music as a path of self-expression vs. sound as self-inquiry
- Defining the interoceptive approach to sound yoga therapy, mantra therapy
- What's the most interesting, powerful, effective way of using sound or being with sound for transformation specifically?
- What defines "Sacred Sound"?
- What's the difference betwe ...
A mantra and nada yoga chant retreat on Kaua'i is for you ifâŚ
Calling all chant lovers!
Weâre gathering on Kauaâi, my home island of 27 years, to retreat into the Heart of Sound.
This retreat is for you if:
đ you feel like youâve lost touch with what it feels like to be perfectly tuned and in a good rhythmic flow
đ you want to reconnect with your love of sound, music, mantra and singing for your pleasure (not for anyone else)
đ thereâs a dissonant gap between your potential and the life youâre living, and you want to bring it into harmony
đ you crave a space and time for yourself to listen deeply to your heart, to hear clearly wh...
Is it OM or AUM? Which is correct?
In my Sanskrit mantra workshops and sound healing yoga training courses around the world, one of the most common questions I hear is about the timeless mantra OM. It can be written in different ways, and there is a lot confusion about it, because different teachers like to share what has worked well for them, but they might not know the experience of others.
Especially with a mantra like OM, itâs important to understand different perspectives and open ourselves up to the direct magical experience of the sound, rather than get limited by dogmatic ideas.
Therefore, Iâ...
10 Key Features that Define a Revolutionary Sound & Mantra Training
Not all sound healing and mantra trainings are alike! There's something for everyone in ALL of the bhakti yoga trainings, kirtan leadership courses, mantra teacher trainings, etc. but since this is our 10 year anniversary of creating the world's first and only 200HR yoga teacher training school focused entirely on the transformative power of sound, we're celebrating!
Here are 10 key features that make our Advanced Sound Training Course a one-of-a-kind, visionary evolution:
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Reverent and Devotional: We go beyond trends, offering a reverent and devotional approach that...
40-Day Flow State Mantra Immersion: Spark and SUSTAIN Abundance in ALL Forms
Flow State: Spark and Sustain Abundance in ALL Forms
Picture the mesmerizing dance of sunlight on waterâendless delight that captures the essence of harmony and synchrony. Now, envision your inner state aligning with this delightful shimmering. Our abundance mantra immersion seeks to guide you towards achieving this harmonious balance within.
We invite you to join a transformative journey filled with â¨Abundance mantrasâ¨, sound healing medicine, sunlight-drenched reflections, and a supportive community of like-minded individuals. This blog post is your gateway to a 40...
Panchakarma in India: The Best Packing List for Ayurvedic Treatments
Iâve done pancha karma in India several times over the past 15 years.
Some of the most common questions I get from people who want to learn nada yoga and mantra with me -- and from friends/family who know I've been visiting India for 25 years and have gotten several panchakarma Ayurveda treatments in India and countless Ayurvedic massages -- are:Â
"Where should I go for panchakarma?"
"What is panchakarma in India like"
"How do I prepare? What should I bring for panchakarma in India"
Yes, people ask me about where to study mantra and nÄda yoga in India, too, but surpr...
