Adding mantras to your meditation practice may help to improve your mental health.
The History of Mantras
Let’s break down the term mantra using its etymology.
In Sanskrit, Man means mind, and tra means tool or vehicle.
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Mantras vs. Affirmations vs.
Intentions
A subtle yet important difference exists between mantras and repetitive phrases like intentions or affirmations.
They all share many similarities in how they help nourish the mind and use phrases with focused intent.
Repeating a mantra expands the mind since intentional stillness allows you to observe your thoughts without judgment.
This practice can help increase calm and reduce anxiety.
Benefits of Using Mantras for Mindfulness
Repeating mantras can help you align with your goals and aspirations.
Mantras can benefit things like stress management, a positive outlook, radical acceptance, and increasedself-awareness.
Choose the words that resonate deeply with you, whether theyre traditional mantras or ones you create.
For extra emphasis, she recommends connecting with your body as you reflect on your mantra.
Be mindful in observing internal and interpersonal changes that occur as you repeat your truths.
Whatever suits you best.
Not only does it connect you to the immediate moment, it helps slow down your mind with intention.
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