Mantra is one of the most powerful and most simple to use tools I've learned from my study of yoga. Spend a little time each day repeating a mantra and your life will transform. There's no doubt about it.

Why is this so? Well, whole books have been written about the subject, but the basic idea is that sound is powerful. Just think about when you happen to hear one of your favorite songs by chance in a restaurant or other public place. You probably have a hard time sitting still! Or maybe a song that was used at your wedding or a dear one's funeral is played. You can't help but be transported. It's a bit like that with Sanskrit Mantra.

Thomas Ashley-Farrand (Namadeva) describes it this way in his book Healing Mantras - "Mantras, or simple chants, are short phrases packed with energy and intention - specifically designed to generate powerful sound waves that promote healing, insight, creativity, and spiritual growth."

There are mantras for any number of life's challenges. Our workshop with Bill Barry (who studied the subject directly with the author noted above) this weekend will help guide you on your way to beginning to use the power of mantra in your life. The knowledge he will share also comes from safe and reliable sources, an important aspect of incorporating mantra into your life.

It's something I do every day. I can't recommend it enough.

Can't make it to the workshop? I'd be happy to talk to you about how mantra can help you. Schedule a private lesson with me. And if you're looking for a recording of some mantras to start out with, check out our SoundCloud page by clicking the Social Icon at the bottom of this page, or just come to one of my classes!