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What is Mantra?

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• Mantra defined

• History of mantra meditation

• Where, why and how mantra is used in many traditions throughout the world

• Difference between silent and vocal mantra meditation practices

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Psychological and Physiological Benefits of Mantra (with reference to scientific studies)

• Psychological and Physiological Benefits of Mantra (with reference to scientific studies)

• Neurological effects

• Nervous system and vagus nerve

• Focused attention, breath control

• Music, rhythm, repetition, tones, vowels

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Scientific Experiment

• Example of an experimental design and how it affected participants’ stress levels, mood and cognitive processes

• Exploration of practice used in experiment

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Mantras and The Chakras

• Examples of various mantras and how they are used

• Mantras that are safe and effective for everyone

• Bija mantras and their relationship to the chakras and organs

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Establishing a Daily Practice

• Time of day

• Length of time

• What to chant and why

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Teaching Mantra Meditation

• Various teaching methods

• What mantra should I teach?

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Assessment

• To teach the class a mantra practice

• To teach an individual a mantra practice they can do at home