Posted by Diana Bertoldo | Posted in | Posted on 3:09 PM
In an earlier post I wrote about the health benefits of singing. I spoke of the physical benefits singing can have on the body such as the way it enhances relaxation, exercises and keeps your heart healthy, clears respiratory tubes and sinuses, stimulates endorphins, and increases oxygenation in the blood stream. Naturally, I am still a big fan of singing as an avenue to decreasing stress and supporting a healthy body.
Chanting offers many of the same health benefits. Both singing and chanting support the health of the Vegas nerve which has been touted the most important nerve in the human body. The Vegas nerve runs through the neck and services many major organs in the body such as the heart, intestines, intestinal track, back muscles, and also the lungs. Imagine stimulating the health of that very important nerve and the domino effect it could have on so many of your major organs simply by engaging in song or through chant.
I’ve often heard that Chanting is truly the first step in preparing your body for meditation. Chanting focuses on an easy to remember phrase and melody and repeats itself over and over. If you’ve ever listened to Chant you may have noticed the hypnotic state of bliss it can bring about. The repetition sets the stage for quieting the mind and when the mind is less active the body calms as well. Chanting provides a limited amount of mind activity vs. singing which can require the mind to remember quite a few lyrics in order to complete a song.
Chanting, much like many Deep Relaxation Breathing Techniques allows the mind to focus on a particular thought which can bring about a sense of being centered and also reduce stress. According to the French Doctor Alfred A. Tomatis, (who has pioneered research in the neurophysiologic effects of Chant on the minds and bodies of listeners) there are two kinds of sound: Discharge Sounds and Charged Sounds. Discharge sounds are those which make the listener feel fatigued or drained. And charged sounds are those which give the listener energy, life and health. Dr. Tomatis believes that Chant may be the most potent sound to stimulate strength and vitality within us all. I have to say, I'm becoming a believer myself!
In my own experience of listening to chant I can tell you that I encounter an undeniable sense of well-being, purpose, focus, and calm. Whether I am listening to chant in the background while practicing my daily deep breathing exercises or have some playing while writing at my computer, I can count on the melody and repetitive phrases to set a stage for peace within myself and the environment around me.
Whether you choose to learn how to chant or decide you best enjoy listening on the sidelines, I invite you to bring this Divine therapy into your daily life as I trust it will become yet another addition to your creative resources for living beyond stress and illness.
Chanting offers many of the same health benefits. Both singing and chanting support the health of the Vegas nerve which has been touted the most important nerve in the human body. The Vegas nerve runs through the neck and services many major organs in the body such as the heart, intestines, intestinal track, back muscles, and also the lungs. Imagine stimulating the health of that very important nerve and the domino effect it could have on so many of your major organs simply by engaging in song or through chant.
I’ve often heard that Chanting is truly the first step in preparing your body for meditation. Chanting focuses on an easy to remember phrase and melody and repeats itself over and over. If you’ve ever listened to Chant you may have noticed the hypnotic state of bliss it can bring about. The repetition sets the stage for quieting the mind and when the mind is less active the body calms as well. Chanting provides a limited amount of mind activity vs. singing which can require the mind to remember quite a few lyrics in order to complete a song.
Chanting, much like many Deep Relaxation Breathing Techniques allows the mind to focus on a particular thought which can bring about a sense of being centered and also reduce stress. According to the French Doctor Alfred A. Tomatis, (who has pioneered research in the neurophysiologic effects of Chant on the minds and bodies of listeners) there are two kinds of sound: Discharge Sounds and Charged Sounds. Discharge sounds are those which make the listener feel fatigued or drained. And charged sounds are those which give the listener energy, life and health. Dr. Tomatis believes that Chant may be the most potent sound to stimulate strength and vitality within us all. I have to say, I'm becoming a believer myself!
In my own experience of listening to chant I can tell you that I encounter an undeniable sense of well-being, purpose, focus, and calm. Whether I am listening to chant in the background while practicing my daily deep breathing exercises or have some playing while writing at my computer, I can count on the melody and repetitive phrases to set a stage for peace within myself and the environment around me.
Whether you choose to learn how to chant or decide you best enjoy listening on the sidelines, I invite you to bring this Divine therapy into your daily life as I trust it will become yet another addition to your creative resources for living beyond stress and illness.
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