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Boost Your Health Naturally with Sound Yoga, Humming, and Nitric Oxide

The ancient practice of sound yoga or nāda yoga is a deeply transcendant and transformational art that can connect us to profound levels of deep soul connection.

This article focuses on one element of the practice, exploring how sound yoga and humming, and the production of sounds that generate vibration through the nasal region, results in the stimulation of nasal nitric oxide production.

This simple and powerful holistic practice has many health benefits. It can support us to calm the mind but also has profound physiological effects enhancing well-being.

What is Sound Yoga?

Sound yoga, also known as nāda yoga, is the practice of using sound vibrations as a form of meditation, inner connection and healing. A practice might involve the focus and inner attunement to specific sounds, tones, or vibrations to harmonise the body and mind, and to enliven our spirit. These sounds can be in the form of music, mantras, or through vibrations such as humming.

The Science Behind Humming and Nitric Oxide Production

Nitric oxide is a molecule produced in the body, particularly in the nasal passages. It plays a key role in various physiological processes, including vasodilation, immune function, and neurotransmission. One of the most remarkable aspects of nitric oxide is its ability to dilate blood vessels, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the body.

Humming, as it turns out, is a powerful way to stimulate the production of nasal nitric oxide. Research has shown that humming increases the resonance in the airways, leading to a significant increase in nitric oxide levels. A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine[i] found that humming can increase nasal nitric oxide levels by 15 to 20 times compared to quiet breathing.

Ancient Technology

Unsurprisingly this practice has been known by ancient yogis, and cultivated through the practice of Bhramari prāṇāyāma – the buzzing bee breath. It’s inbuilt into ancient sound technology. For example, when we chant the Sanskrit sound Oṁ, we are also activating the production of vibrations through the nasal region, through the ‘m’ in that sound.

How Does This Benefit Your Health?

  1. Improved Respiratory Function
    Nitric oxide has antimicrobial properties that help to neutralize pathogens in the respiratory system. By boosting nitric oxide levels through humming, you can support your body’s natural defense against infections and improve overall respiratory health.
  2. Enhanced Circulation
     The vasodilating effect of nitric oxide leads to improved blood flow, which can enhance cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, and increase oxygen delivery to tissues. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with conditions like hypertension or those seeking to improve athletic performance.
  3. Boosted Immune System
    Nitric oxide is a critical component of the immune response. It helps to modulate the immune system, reducing inflammation and supporting the body’s ability to fight off infections and diseases.
  4. Stress Reduction and Mental Clarity
    Sound yoga, including humming, is inherently calming. The vibrations created during humming can stimulate the vagus nerve, promoting relaxation and reducing stress. This can lead to improved mental clarity, better sleep, and a greater sense of well-being.
  5. Support for Sinus Health
    Humming creates vibrations in the sinuses, which can help to clear mucus and improve sinus drainage. This can be particularly beneficial for those who suffer from chronic sinus issues or allergies.


How to Incorporate Humming into Your Daily Routine

Incorporating humming into your daily routine is simple and can be done almost anywhere. Here’s a basic guide to get started:

  1. Find A Quiet Space
    Start by finding a quiet, comfortable space where you can sit or lie down without distractions.
  2. Focus On Your Breath
    Take a few deep breaths to centre yourself and bring your attention to your breathing.
  3. Begin Humming
    Close your mouth, lips gently together, have the tongue nice and relaxed on the floor of your mouth. Produce a gentle ‘mmm’ sound on the exhalation. It’s important to breathe through the nose. Focus on the vibration in your nasal passages. You can hum for a few minutes or as long as you feel comfortable. Even 5 minutes can support an inner shift.
  4. Experiment With Different Tones
    You can experiment with different tones or pitches to see what feels best for you. Lower tones may create a more grounding vibration, while higher tones may feel lighter and more energizing.
  5. Consider Using A Drone To Support Your Practice
    The use of a bed of sound can support you to feel more comfortable in the practice and to help us drop into a more meditative and inwards state. You can find a tānpūrā drone in G# to support your practice in the online shop.
  6. Combine With Other Practices
    Consider incorporating humming into your yoga or meditation practice for a more comprehensive experience. You can also try humming in combination with specific yoga poses that open the chest and throat.

Online Sound Yoga Course

If you’d some support to cultivate your own practice, have a look at this video course.


Final Thoughts

The practice of sound yoga and humming offers a simple yet powerful way to enhance your health and well-being. By stimulating the production of nasal nitric oxide, humming can improve respiratory function, circulation, immune response, and mental clarity. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to holistic practices, incorporating humming into your daily routine can provide profound benefits for your body and mind. So, take a deep breath, hum a little, and let the healing vibrations of sound yoga transform your health.
[i] Citation:

Weitzberg, E., & Lundberg, J. O. (2002). Humming greatly increases nasal nitric oxide. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 166(2), 144-145. DOI: 10.1164/rccm.2202021. Link

 

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Sound Yoga and Mantra for Pets

How Sound Yoga and Mantras Calm Pets: Benefits You Need to Know

In our busy lives, stress is something we all encounter, and our pets are no exception. While we often seek solace in yoga, meditation, or soothing music, did you know that these practices can also benefit our fur friends? Sound yoga and mantra chanting can be powerful tools to help calm and soothe pets, promoting a harmonious and peaceful environment. Let’s delve into how these practices work and their remarkable benefits for our pets.

Understanding Sound Yoga and Mantras

Sound yoga, also known as nāda yoga, is the practice of using sound and vibrations to bring harmony, attunement, and some might even say cosmic connection, to body, mind and spirt. It may include the use of musical instruments and/or vocal sounds to bring us into greater listening awareness, inner connection and peace, and to create a serene atmosphere – in both our inner and outer worlds. Mantras are repetitive sounds, words, or phrases chanted during meditation to focus the mind. They can bring a sense of tranquility and support a vibrational shift within our being.

How Sound Yoga and Mantras Affect Pets

  1. Vibrational Healing: Animals are highly sensitive to vibrations. The sounds and vibrations produced during sound yoga and mantra chanting can resonate with pets, helping to calm their nervous system. This can be particularly beneficial for anxious or hyperactive pets.
  2. Stress Reduction: Just like humans, pets can experience stress and anxiety from various sources such as loud noises, changes in routine, or separation from their owners. The soothing sounds of mantras can create a calming ambiance, reducing stress levels and promoting relaxation.
  3. Improved Sleep: Pets often struggle with sleep disturbances due to stress or discomfort. The calming effect of sound yoga and mantra can help regulate their sleep patterns, ensuring they get the rest they need.
  4. Behavioural Improvement: Regular exposure to calming sounds can lead to noticeable improvements in your pet’s behaviour. They may become less aggressive, more obedient, and exhibit fewer signs of anxiety.

Practical Tips for Practicing Sound Yoga and Mantras with Pets

  1. Create a Calm Environment: Choose a quiet space in your home where you and your pet can relax without interruptions. Gentle lighting and a comfortable temperature can support the experience.
  2. Use Gentle Sounds: Start with gentle sounds such soft music, or maybe a singing bowl. My preferred option is vocal chanting using mantras. Observe your pet’s reaction and adjust the volume and type of sound accordingly.
  3. Consistency is Key: Regular practice is essential to see the benefits. Set aside a few minutes each day for sound yoga and mantra sessions with your pet. Over time, they will start to associate these sounds with relaxation and comfort.
  4. Be Patient: Every pet is different. Some may take to sound yoga immediately, while others may need more time to adjust. Be patient and gentle, allowing your pet to explore the experience at their own pace.

Mantras In Stressful Moments for Pets

Sometimes we can’t always control the environment and pets might be triggered in a stressful circumstance. I had a recent experience of transporting a friend’s dog on a long drive. Pickles, the staffie, and I had never met. I could feel her concern as we drove off, leaving her owner behind. Inspiration led me to chant mantras for much of the 6.5 hour journey. Within a very short time the sounds helped her relax so much that she happily slept for most of the journey.

Conclusion

Incorporating sound yoga and mantra chanting into your pet’s routine can be a wonderful way to enhance their well-being. By creating a peaceful environment filled with calming sounds, you can help reduce their stress, improve their sleep, and promote overall better behavior. It’s a beautiful transformational practice that not only benefits your pet but also strengthens the bond between you and your fur baby. Give it a try and watch the positive transformation in your pet’s life!

Learn Some Mantras to Use with Your Pets

Have you tried sound yoga or mantras with your pet? If you’re new to this practice, start with short sessions and observe how your pet responds. If you’d like some tips on mantras you can work with, then get in touch for a free discovery chat or book a mantra coaching session.

 

With the holistic approach of sound yoga and mantra chanting, we can offer our beloved pets a sense of tranquility and joy, enhancing their lives and ours in the process.

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The Transformative Power of Mantra For Well Being

Mantra: A Path to Inner Peace and Resilience

Sacred sound, particularly through the practice of mantra, is a profound tool for transforming our inner landscape. By invoking specific sounds and using particular mouth placements, we can generate energy that creates tangible shifts within our being.

Certain vocal sounds, for instance, stimulate the release of nitric oxide in the body—a compound known for its remarkable health benefits. These include stress relief, relaxation, immune system enhancement, and the release of “feel-good” chemicals that foster resilience and overall well-being.

Mantra practice offers a simple, safe, and powerful way to focus the mind, fostering calmness and guiding us into meditative states of stillness and connection. It serves as a tool of personal empowerment, helping us reclaim and direct our often turbulent inner energies toward greater clarity, peace, and balance.

Emerging research highlights the transformative potential of mantra in addressing conditions like PTSD, demonstrating its capacity to promote healing and positive change.

Personally, mantra practice has been a profound catalyst for my own transformation, and it brings me great joy to share this empowering tool with others.

If you’re curious about exploring mantra for mental well-being, I invite you to connect for a free discovery chat. We can arrange personalised one-on-one sessions online via Zoom or group sessions if you’ve got friends or colleagues that would like to join in.

No prior experience is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore.

For upcoming Sound Yoga group classes, featuring sound frequencies and mantra to support mental health and well-being, check the event calendar. Let’s embark on this journey toward greater peace and inner harmony together!

Reference Article

Boston University, School of Public Health, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Mantras Repetition Effective in Treating Veterans with PTSD.

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Siddhi Shakti meditation classes

Workplace Meditation for Mental Health: Enhancing Productivity and Wellbeing

Imagine what you could achieve if you operated from a place of deep inner calmness, clarity, and vibrant energy. How can you offer your best if you’re feeling strung out and emotionally overwhelmed?

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, managing mental wellbeing through meditation has become an increasingly mainstream and impactful practice. Businesses and organisations are recognizing the immense benefits of integrating meditation into workplace culture. Research and real-world case studies show that workplace meditation can lead to reduced sick leave, enhanced creativity, improved emotional intelligence, better communication among colleagues, stress reduction, increased happiness, and greater work satisfaction—all while boosting overall productivity.

The Unique Meditation Experience

The style of meditation I facilitate is not your standard practice. It’s a powerful blend of relaxation and stress relief techniques, energy clearing, breath work, and cognitive refocusing. Think of it as an “energetic spring clean” to lift your energy and vibration.

A short guided session helps you slow down, calm down, and chill out so you can power up in the areas that matter most. By connecting to your innate clarity, you can direct your energy more purposefully, leaving you feeling more balanced and effective.

You’ll also learn simple yet transformative skills to better manage energy, handle time pressures, and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. The result? More peace, enhanced productivity, and a renewed sense of personal power.

Tailored Solutions for Every Workplace

Whether online or in-person, for groups or individuals, each meditation session is uniquely tailored to address your specific needs. Sessions are designed to align with the current circumstances of your life or workplace, creating a deeply personalized and effective experience. Here’s how we can help:

Business Meditation

  • In-house Guided Sessions: Conducted via Zoom or in-person, these sesMindful at Work, Workplace Meditation Siddhi Shaktisions bring meditation directly to your workplace team.
  • Employee Wellbeing: Support the mental health of your team—your most valuable asset.
  • Productivity and Clarity: Experience techniques that enhance focus, clarity, and personal connection.
  • Resilience and Stress Relief: Build resilience while alleviating stress to create a more harmonious work environment.
  • Enhanced Communication: Cultivate a positive mindset and develop the capacity to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.

Spirited in Business

  • Interactive Playshops: Reboot, reset, and re-energize your team through guided interactive sessions designed to build trust, connection, and cohesiveness.
  • Leadership and Creativity: Enhance resilience, creativity, and inspired leadership within your team.
  • Energy Management: Learn practical skills for managing energy and time pressures while fostering effective collaboration.
  • Team Empowerment: Shift blockages that hinder trust, connection, and flow, empowering your team to work cohesively and authentically.

Proven Success with Corporate Clients

My approach has benefited organisations and leaders across diverse industries, including:

  • Superhuman Healing Online Summit
  • Higher Power Leaders Masterclass – for senior business executives with Human Power
  • Strategy day meditations with Being More Human
  • Corporate Meditation and Energy Healing sessions for Kerwin Rae’s Sydney-based team alongside Shakti Durga

Start Your Meditation Journey

Support your team’s mental health and wellbeing with a tailored meditation program that addresses the unique needs of your workplace. Reach out today for a free discovery chat, and let’s create a solution that enhances clarity, productivity, and personal connection in your organisation.

Benefits of Workplace Meditation – Companies Leading the Way

Here are links to some articles about companies implementing meditation in the workplace:

Harvard Business Review | How Meditation Benefits CEOs

Monash University | The Health Benefits of Meditation & Being Mindful

Arianna Huffington, Linked In | Mindfulness, Meditation, Wellness & Their Connection to Corporate America’s Bottom Line

Henry Stewart, Linked In | Five Big Companies Who Swear By Mindfulness

Chopra Centre | How & Why big Businesses Are Promoting Meditation

Chopra Centre | 5 Ways Meditation Can Benefit Businesses

Huff Post | How Meditation Benefits the Working Brain

The Entrepreneur | Why Meditation Works and How It Benefits the Workplace

Marino Wellness | 9 Incredible Benefits of an Office Meditation Program

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Energy Healing, Siddhi Shakti

What Is Energy Healing or Energy Clearing?

Transform Your Life with Energy Healing

If you’re seeking a holistic way to enhance the wellness of your body, mind, and spirit, or simply want to feel more balanced and uplifted, energy healing offers a profound avenue for transformation. As an experienced energy healer, I’ve witnessed how this practice can help people overcome challenges and rediscover their vitality.

Harmonise Your Energy With Energy Healing

Life presents everyone with obstacles at some point. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, drained, or lacking a sense of purpose. Maybe you’re struggling with difficult relationships, battling low self-esteem, or finding it hard to let go of past hurts. Whatever the source of your discomfort, energy healing can help realign and harmonise your energy, offering a fresh perspective and renewed vitality.

What Can Energy Healing Help With?

One particularly transformative modality is Ignite Your Spirit energy healing. This powerful non-touch technique works on multiple dimensions of your being—physical, mental, emotional, and energetic. By addressing blockages and imbalances in your subtle energy centers, known as chakras, it can help you release negative patterns, boost your confidence, and reconnect with your true self.

Chakra Healing

Chakra healing is another vital aspect of energy healing. Your chakras are the energy centers within your body that influence your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When these centers become blocked or imbalanced, it can lead to various challenges, from emotional distress to physical discomfort. Chakra healing works to clear these blockages and restore a free flow of energy, helping you feel grounded, centered, and aligned with your highest potential.

Spiritual Healing Energy

What sets energy healing apart is its gentle yet effective approach. There’s no physical manipulation involved; instead, it’s about shifting the energy within and around you. This process allows you to heal deeply and restore harmony to every aspect of your life.

Energy Healing Online

Energy healing is not limited by physical proximity. Energy healing online sessions offer the same transformative benefits, allowing you to experience energy clearing and balancing from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re across town or across the globe, distance is no barrier to achieving energetic harmony and revitalisation.

Experience The Benefits Of Energy Healing – Get In Touch

Ready to experience the benefits of energy healing? Get in touch via email or book a free discovery chat today to learn more or book an appointment. If you don’t see a time that suits your schedule, reach out, and we’ll find a solution that works for you. Take the first step toward a brighter, more balanced you—your energy transformation awaits. Read previous customer testimonials.

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