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Learn Wahe Guru, a Powerful Sikh Healing Mantra, with Punnu Wasu

I had the honor of sitting down with Punnu Wasu, an incredibly talented musician and spiritual teacher from Hyderabad, India. His journey through music, yoga, and mantra chanting has touched countless lives, and his insights provide a unique perspective on how these ancient practices can awaken peace and joy within ourselves.

Exploring the Healing Power of Mantras: an Interview with Punnu Wasu

Punu’s connection with music began at a very young age, learning Kirtan from his father at the age of five and later diving into Hindustani classical music. Throughout...

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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...

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What defines "Sacred Sound"? What's the best way to start?

The other day I got this question What defines "Sacred Sound"? in an interview and I LOVE IT.
 
For me, there is no sacred sound unless there is a connection to the spacious awareness of listening. To achieve this, one must have a sense of presence, awareness, and self-connection. The wonder and curiosity of deep listening, central to the practice of nada yoga, are essential to reaching this state.

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...

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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...
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