ABOUT

Dedicated to the field of mantra meditation research and how its positive outcomes can impact society, Dr Gemma Perry scientifically investigates the effects of chanting mantras on emotional and cognitive processes. Her interests are primarily in how the chanting of specific sounds can decrease stress, enhance focus, increase social connection, and ultimately expand states of awareness. She completed her Honours, Masters of Research and PhD in the psychology of chanting at Macquarie University.

 

Gemma is regularly interviewed by the media including for ABC News, Sydney Morning Herald, ABC Catalyst, 2GB and ABC Science as well as Australian Yoga Life Magazine and Yoga Today. She has also presented workshops on the benefits of yoga and meditation for mental health for a variety of community groups and schools, as well as corporations.

 

Gemma is a qualified yoga teacher, who has been practicing and studying yoga psychology and philosophy for over 10 years. She has explored various meditation techniques throughout the world and believes chanting mantras is particularly suited to the modern lifestyle, and can be used as a tool to heal and discover our full human potential. Gemma has dedicated much of her study, both formally and informally, to exploring this ancient method of heightening states of awareness and promoting health and wellbeing. She regularly visits her teacher in India, deepening her own practice and exploring ways to share meditation to make it appropriate and accessible to the modern day lifestyle.

 

Gemma is a passionate and engaging communicator and is focused on sharing meditation practices and research through international conferences, festivals, charity events and workshops.

 

Gemma is dedicated to advancing the science of chanting and contemplative practices, as well as translating this research into practical, evidence-based tools. Her goal is to see chanting and sound-based interventions recognised by health, education, and workplace programs.