Chanting and Mantras
On its own, sound is a powerful force, but when applied spiritually it becomes downright magical. Many Yoga disciplines make use of Mantras and Chanting. Follow these links and prepare to be uplifted.
Om - Affirmation of the Divine Presence
Most mantras start with Om.
Following Sound into Silence
Exploring the practice of devotional chanting as a procedure for promoting well-being, happiness, and transcendence.
Practice Kirtan Kriya
Kirtan Kriya is a stress-reduction exercise that involves chanting, breathwork, and finger poses.
Walkin' with the Devas
Blend of ancient vedic chanting over 5000 years old and today's new age pop music. Artist: Shanti Shanti
Sacred Chants from the Heart - Ancient Experience of Kirtan
One of the oldest sacred music traditions of the world, the kirtan call-and-response chanting genre comes to us from India.
Walkin' with the Devas
Music CD Review - Chants by Shanti Shanti - In today's society of rush and push forward focus it is refreshing to step inside a space where you can feel as if you are enfolded within peaceful and warm rhythmic waves, this CD will make this space available for you.
Om: Symbol of the Absolute
This is an article on the most basic - and most well-known - Mantra, written by Hinduism Guide Subhamoy Das.
Pagan Songs And Chants
Quote from Willo - {Chanting) engages all the parts of the self: the entire body is intimately involved in the production of the sound; the heart supplies the emotional component; in chanting sacred songs the soul is engaged in their messages; the mind memorises the words and melody and then, when things become automatic, it tunes out and we enter our deeper mind to partake of its wisdom.
Tapping the Power of Om
The power of the Mantra OM can never be overemphasized. One version or another of OM can be found in all major religions. You'll find more interesting facts here.
Chanting in Pregnancy and Childbirth
New connection of pure sound with birth is opening the gate for women into a totally unknown experience.
Gregorian Chant
Gregorian Chant is sometimes known as plainsong.
What Is a Mantra and How Does It Work
This excerpt from the book Healing Mantras by Thomas Ashley-Farrand gives several definitions of Mantras and offers a lot of worthwhile information.
Some Simple Mantras
This book excerpt offers some Mantras for fairly serious students who are just starting to chant. About halfway down the page there's a recording of Thomas Ashley-Farrand chanting that you can actually hear.
Overtone Chanting
Audio Tape and Workshop on harmonic singing (throat singing) .
Chanting
This Siddha Yoga page extols the joys of chanting.
Chanting of the Psalms
The psalms are usually chanted to a very simple melody
Mantras
This page of Mantras comes from a Kundalini Yoga site.