Nada Yoga Flashcards
What does Nada Yoga mean?
Union through sound
What is Nada Yoga?
The ancient spiritual art and science of inner transformation through sound and tone
Why is Nada Yoga so uniting?
Meditation on sound is one universal path to Self-Realization, accessible to anyone, and appropriate for people of any religion or spiritual aspiration
What is the aim of Nada Yoga?
To hear the subtle sounds within us
What is Kirtan?
Call and response chanting of mantras to the accompaniment of instruments such as the harmonium
What is a Mantra?
A sound, syllable, word, or group of words that are considered capable of “creating spiritual transformation”
What is Japa?
The repetition of mantra either voiced or internally, usually 108 times
What does Kirtan mean in sanskrit?
Repeat
What does Mantra mean in Sanskrit?
Instrument of thought
What does Japa mean in sanskrit?
Repetition of mantra
Why do we chant Om?
To attain higher levels of consciousness
What does the current research on chanting show?
Can stabilize heart rate, lower blood pressure, produce beneficial endorphins and boost metabolic processes
What are the holistic benefits of chanting?
Feeling calm and connected with others
