Researchers believe that chanting may induce altered states of consciousness—but they aren’t completely sure why. Possible ...

Jewish Publication Society, 965 pages, $75. Reviewing Joshua Jacobson’s encyclopedic new “Chanting the Hebrew Bible” is akin to summarizing the Torah while standing on one foot. Cantillation — which ...

According to the Hindu sculptures, Om connects all living beings to nature and the universe. You can chant Om silent or aloud. Om is not just a sound, it’s a wave of the universe. Om is a powerful ...

Meditation experts say that the Sanskrit word ‘Aum’ has, over a period of time and owing to the ravages of spread and travelling, has become ‘Om’. Do you love the art of chanting sounds? Are you one ...

The effects of chanting have recently been gaining more attention in terms of the effect of such an activity on one’s stress levels, emotions, and nervous system functioning. Effects of chanting ...

OM, the word spoken in meditation and yoga practices, has existed for nearly 5,000 years. Can chanting this small word really provide a multitude of health benefits? You may have heard the word "OM" ...

Originally written in the Vedas, the mantra is made up of 24 syllables that are meant to have both a psychological and physiological effect on our body. Hindus consider it as one of the most powerful ...