Balance your nervous system: chant or sing

Chanting and singing are both rhythmic, and rhythm is naturally soothing to the nervous system (scroll down in this grid to read my recent post on rhythm). Sound is also associated with the space element, so rhythmic and peaceful or joyous sounds are balancing to vata dosha (wind + space constitution). Anything we do to balance vata will balance the nervous system, and chanting and singing have the added benefit of charging the heart and throat chakras so that we are able to speak our truth. Finally, chanting and singing slow down the breath, and the slower you breathe, the healthier you are. It doesn't matter what your voice sounds like.

Find ways to incorporate song into your day, whether it is in the car, the shower, on your daily walk, or as part of your spiritual practice. I typically incorporate mantra into my yoga classes. Come practice with me and let's chant together!

PS - My favorite chant is the Hanuman Chalisa. What's yours?

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