Have you ever noticed how repeating a phrase or humming a tune calms your nerves during stress? That’s the power of sound—and it’s exactly why mantra chanting has stood the test of time. For thousands ...

OM, also written by some as ‘AUM’, is a sacred symbol, sound and mantra of the universe. In many ancient scriptures, OM is described as the first sound of the universe, the vibration of which brought ...

OM, the word spoken in meditation and yoga practices, has existed for nearly 5,000 years. Can chanting this small word really provide a multitude of health benefits? You may have heard the word "OM" ...

Chanting is a spiritual discipline believed to improve listening skills, heightened energy and more sensitivity toward others. The practice gained popularity when an album of Gregorian chants by the ...

It has been demonstrated that chanting mantras, particularly those involving rhythmic repetition, causes the body to relax. This can ease tension, soothe the nervous system, and encourage inner ...

Jewish Publication Society, 965 pages, $75. Reviewing Joshua Jacobson’s encyclopedic new “Chanting the Hebrew Bible” is akin to summarizing the Torah while standing on one foot. Cantillation — which ...

Meditation is a broad practice that involves transcendental meditation. The primary goal is often to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and develop a deeper understanding of oneself. It usually involves ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. It’s 11 o’clock on Saturday morning and in a converted church on London’s Golborne Road, there’s a sense of ...