Which course should I start with?

If you are not sure where to begin, start with 7 Days of Mantra Practice. It is the free flagship starting point and gives you a direct experience of mantra, voice, breath and sacred sound.

Are these courses suitable for beginners?

Yes. The courses are designed for beginners as well as people with experience in meditation, mantra, sound healing, Reiki, yoga, energy work or spiritual practice.

Do I need to be religious to take these courses?

No. Some courses include Sanskrit or Tibetan Buddhist mantras and these are approached with respect, but the emphasis is on direct experience, sound, listening, breath, voice and practice.

Are the courses self-paced?

Yes. The courses are online and self-paced, so you can move through them in your own time and return to the practices whenever you need them.

Are these courses a replacement for medical or psychological care?

No. These are spiritual and educational sound healing courses. They are not medical treatment, diagnosis or psychological therapy.

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Mantra Healing for Beginners

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Mantra Healing for Beginners

Mantra practice is the repetition of meaningful sound with attention, breath and care.

A mantra may be ancient, devotional, poetic or personal. The practice is not only about the words. It is also about rhythm, repetition, listening and the way sound settles into the body.

What is a mantra?

A mantra is a repeated sound, word or phrase used as an anchor for attention. The repetition gives the mind somewhere to return.

When the mind wanders, return to the next repetition. The return is part of the practice.

How to begin

Choose a short mantra or phrase. Sit comfortably. Speak or sing it slowly for a few minutes. Let the sound be steady rather than forced.

Keep the practice simple. One phrase repeated with care is enough.

Listening after sound

After repeating the mantra, rest in silence. Notice the after-sound in the body. This silent listening is as important as the recitation itself.

A simple rhythm

Try this structure:

Four minutes of mantra
One minute of silence
Repeat three times

This creates a simple cycle of sound and listening.

Different ways to practise

A mantra can be spoken clearly, whispered softly, sung on a gentle melody or listened to as a recording.

Speaking can feel direct. Whispering can feel intimate. Singing can open breath and tone. Listening can support practice when you do not feel ready to sound aloud.