By Annemarie Mal
The many benefits of chanting mantras include healing the body, protecting the mind, and connecting the chanter with the divine.
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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?
“Scientific studies have found that chanting can decrease stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as increase positive mood, feelings of relaxation and focused attention,” Perry says.