Naam Meditation
Have you ever wanted to try meditation, but the thought of sitting in silence and trying to release extraneous thoughts is a challenge? (As soon as most of us try to think of nothing – we start thinking about everything!) Through simple, rhythmic chanting (with music), we can enter a meditative state more easily than sitting in silence, because using the word (Naam) creates a calm focus that’s also a positive affirmation, infusing every cell with energy.
Benefits of Naam Meditation
- Enables us to think clear positive thoughts, for a more conscious, healthy, happy life, where we’re in calm control of our thoughts and actions
- Focuses on the inner, rather than the outer world, so we let go of the misery that comes from comparing ourselves with others
- Opens the throat chakra through regular practice, supporting clear and authentic communication
What healing sounds like
Anyone can access the lightness, self-healing and rejuvenation of Naam Meditation: from beginners and sceptics to seasoned meditators. You can even do it sitting in a chair. Each class usually begins with a gentle warm up, before a comfortable seated meditation. Naamasté combines effective breathing techniques with mantra chanting – in English, Hebrew, Gurmukhi and Latin – to open the heart. Mantras are sounds chosen for their ability to stimulate reflex points in the mouth and face to facilitate self-healing and renewal. These sounds activate the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing us to relax, and create a vibrational rhythm with their frequency and repetition.