Whether you’re trying meditation for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, meditation mantras can have a profound impact on your practice.
We’ll take a look at what a mantra is, why mantras are used in meditation practice and explain the 4 best Meditation mantras for greater mindfulness:
Let’s begin!
Meditation mantras are words or phrases you can sing, chant, hum, or repeat silently in your mind as you meditate. They come in many forms. Some are short, others are long. But they’re all designed to bring you into a state of deeper presence and awareness.
Meditation mantras are a popular tool in meditation. They serve as an object of focus for the practitioner. Although many people use mantras, you can also use objects like candles, a bowl of water, a picture, or meditation music.
So, how do meditation mantras work? Why would repeating the same word or phrase over and over help you meditate?
Well, firstly, meditation mantras are designed to give the mind an object to focus on. When you have an object of focus, it becomes easier to steady the mind.
Secondly, ancient mantras have specific sound frequencies and meanings that soothe the senses and facilitate greater mindfulness. That’s why mantras have been used by sages and gurus around the world for many centuries.
Meditation can be a transformative practice. To quote Deborah King, Author of Mindvalley’s Be A Modern Master Program, “It boosts self-knowledge and is also an excellent way to balance your chakras.” She further explains that meditation can help pave the way for emotional healing.
Most mantras are phrases. Phrases that you find calming or that energize you toward a particular intention or goal.
But sometimes, a mantra is a single word, like, Peace, Emptiness, or Abundance.
A personal mantra is a short phrase or word that motivates you. Personal mantras often represent our core values, and help encourage us to grow into the people we seek to become.
Picking a mantra depends on your personal beliefs, interests, and most of all, your goals.
When you select a mantra, you should find something that moves and motivates you. Something that will help you connect to what’s important in life. Something that will keep you calm and focused.
A mantra can be a word or a phrase that calms you and that you can easily chant to yourself, whether alone, or with others.
There are many different types of meditation. But 7 of the most prominent are:
A mantra can be incorporated into any form of meditation practice. But traditionally, the two types of meditation that make use of mantras are transcendental and Metta meditations.
Transcendental meditation is a technique in which you sit with your eyes closed and repeat a mantra to yourself twice a day for 20 minutes.
The mantra that you use in transcendental meditation is the one that you choose yourself and that has a positive effect on you. This can be a word or a phrase, but the mantra itself is entirely up to you. This technique will help you calm down and find inner peace and relaxation.
Metta meditation, or loving kindness meditation, is a type of meditation in which good wishes are directed towards someone else.
If you would like to practice this type of meditation, find a comfortable spot, sit, relax, and after a few deep breaths repeat the words:
May I be happy. May I be well. May I be safe. May I be peaceful and at ease.
After you’ve repeated this phrase several times, picture a loved one in your mind’s eye and repeat the phrase again, but this time using “you” instead of “I”.
May you be happy. May you be well. May you be safe. May you be peaceful and at ease.
As you continue on with this meditation, you can start to direct this practice of loving kindness out into the world. Imagine those who have hurt you or who you have difficult relationships with. As you direct kindness and love toward them, you can bring greater peace to both yourself and others.
Looking to try out a mantra for yourself? Here are four different meditation mantras to help kickstart your practice.
This is one of the most versatile meditation mantras because it’s one of the most accessible. This Sanskrit mantra literally means, “I am that.” And you can apply it in almost any context you choose.
Ham-sah is all about identifying with the here and now. It’s about embracing mindfulness and awareness and the present moment. With Ham-sah, we acknowledge where we are in the moment and embrace all that is with non-judgment.
This is the ancient Hawaiian practice known as Ho’oponopono. And it is a real heart-opener. By repeating these words, you open yourself up to clearing the stagnant energy trapped in your body.
These four short phrases are simple but powerful. By asking for forgiveness, you open yourself up to all sorts of transformative healing energy.
This is a powerful mantra and a powerful practice. Give it a try. You won’t regret it.
This mantra was suggested by spiritual leader and Mindvalley teacher, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. He explains that these three ideas are the golden principles of meditation.
Sri Sri suggests that you meditate on each phrase in turn. Meditate on each phrase for a few minutes, letting your body and mind sink into each.
This liberating meditation mantra can help free you from toxic attachments.
Pronounced, “AUM,” this is one of the most universal and transcendent mantras out there. Om means, “it is,” or, “to become.” But don’t underestimate its simplicity. This sacred sound is the vibration of universal consciousness.
Many meditation masters suggest that Om helps open your chakras as it simultaneously soothes the mind. You can say it yourself or listen to it as it’s sung or chanted, but this is a mantra best practiced out loud to receive the full benefits.
So, which of these meditation mantras would you like to try? Share your thoughts below.
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